LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — People will gather at various events on Tuesday to remember those who lost their lives seven years ago at a mass shooting during a Las Vegas music festival.
Sunrise Remembrance Ceremony
There will be a 1 October Sunrise Remembrance ceremony at the Clark County Amphitheater at 7:30 a.m. where the public is invited to gather. There will be live music from the country ensemble Thrillbilly Deluxe, the Southern Nevada Multiagency Honor Guard, and a minute of silence for those lost at the Oct. 1, 2017 shooting.
Among those attending will be family members of some of the 58 victims who lost their lives that night. Two other people passed away from their injuries years later. Hundreds suffered injuries in the shooting.
Remembering 1 October Exhibit
Following the sunrise ceremony, people will be invited to visit the Rotunda Gallery inside the Clark County Government Center on the first floor where a “Remembering 1 October” exhibit is held. It features a large collection items, such as artwork, banners, cowboy hats, letters, and mementos that the city received following the shooting tragedy. The exhibit will be on display until Oct. 10.
Vegas Golden Knights Blood Drive
Following the shooting, blood donations soared as people rushed to help the victims. In some cases, the lines of donors stretched for blocks in Las Vegas. The shooting showed the necessity of having a good supply of blood. At 9 a.m., the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation will start its 1 October memorial blood drive outside of City National Arena.
Blood donors must make appointments in advance using this link. All donors at the drive will automatically entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of five $5,000 gift cards.
Honoring the 58: Virtual Remembrance Get-Together
A virtual remembrance get-together will discuss ways to honor those lost on October 1 via a Zoom meeting. The gathering offers a safe space for support, reflection, healing, and unity with those impacted by the shooting at the Route 91 festival. It’s an opportunity to connect with others. It starts at 7 p.m. and you do need to register at this link.
Reading of the Names Ceremony
On Tuesday at 10:05 p.m., there will be a ceremony at the Las Vegas Healing Garden located at 1015 S. Casino Center Blvd. where the names of each victim will be read and a candle lit in their honor. The event will be live streamed on KCLV, Channel 2, and can also be viewed at this link or on the city’s X/Twitter or Facebook accounts.
There are also some other events, you can find more information at this link.
