Trending Now - Las Vegas Honors Its New King With Spectacular Strip Parade
WHO:
AP News - Bruno Mars was declared the “new king of Las Vegas.”
AP News - Bill Hornbuckle is the CEO and president of MGM Resorts International.
AP News - Las Vegas resident Deedee Jenkins expressed excitement about Bruno Mars.
WHAT:
AP News - A parade was held to honor Bruno Mars on the Las Vegas Strip.
AP News - A street was named “Bruno Mars Drive” in his honor.
AP News - Officials declared April 8th, 2026, as “Bruno Mars Day.”
AP News - Mars has performed over 140 shows during his residency in Las Vegas from 2016 to 2025.
AP News - Mars pledged to donate $1 million to the Las Vegas Children’s Hospital, with MGM Grand matching the donation.
AP News - The celebration concluded with a performance by Mars and his band “The Hooligans.”
WHERE:
AP News - The event took place on the Las Vegas Strip.
AP News - The performance was held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
AP News - Mars opened The Pinky Ring, a cocktail lounge and nightclub at the Bellagio.
WHEN:
AP News - The parade and celebration occurred on April 8th, 2026.
AP News - Mars has been performing on Las Vegas stages for more than 15 years.
WHY:
AP News - The city honored Mars for becoming one of Sin City’s iconic performers.
HOW:
AP News - Mars rode down the Las Vegas Strip in a pink low-rider with two showgirls at his side.
(UPDATED April 11, 2026 15:07 UTC)
on Wednesday, Bruno Mars was celebrated as the “new king of Las Vegas” during a parade on the Las Vegas Strip, where officials declared the day as “Bruno Mars Day” and named a street in his honor. Mars, who has performed over 140 shows in Las Vegas during his residency, pledged to donate $1 million to the Las Vegas Children’s Hospital, with MGM Grand matching the donation, and the festivities concluded with a performance by Mars and his band, The Hooligans, at Allegiant Stadium. Excited local resident Deedee Jenkins joined the celebration as Mars rode down the Strip in a pink low-rider flanked by two showgirls.