LAS VEGAS—MGM Resorts International returned as the presenting sponsor of the 32nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade held on Monday, January 20 at 10 a.m. in downtown Las Vegas.
Hailed as one of the nation’s most popular annual parades celebrating the ideals and life of Dr. King, thousands lined the Fourth Street parade route to commemorate Dr. King’s legacy of promoting equal and human rights. The theme for this year’s parade was “Living the Dream: Celebrating the Legacy; Daring to Dream.”
“MGM Resorts stands committed to advancing Dr. King’s dream of a world where every American, and every human being, has equal rights to pursue life, liberty and happiness,” said Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts International. “We proudly join the community in honoring Dr. King’s historic legacy and supporting the ideals he so boldly stood for.”
Fourth Year as Presenting Sponsor
In 2000, MGM Resorts became the first company in the gaming industry to adopt a formal diversity initiative. This is the fourth consecutive year MGM Resorts has served as the parade’s presenting sponsor. The company has supported the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade since 2003.
Wendell Williams, founder of the nonprofit Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee, said this year’s event was one of the most diverse ever, with 130 entries, including floats, marching bands, dancers, and motorcades featuring both cars and motorcycles. Public officials and representatives of area nonprofit organizations participated in the event.
“Dr. King was one of the world’s greatest human rights leaders,” Williams said. “His blueprint for peace is still important today. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Committee of Las Vegas is proud and honored to team with MGM Resorts International to continue his dream.”
Employee volunteers from MGM Resorts turned out in full force to march in the parade with an MGM Resorts float created by the company’s Events department.
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