A solemn morning will bring Las Vegas together again. The 1 October remembrance returns to honor lives lost, uplift survivors, and reflect on the resilience that defines this community.
The ceremony begins at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at the Clark County Government Center Amphitheater in downtown Las Vegas. Clark County and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department will co-host, joined by the Clark County Fire Department and the Resiliency & Justice Center. Attendees are encouraged to arrive early; seating is limited, and lawn chairs are welcome.
Ceremony details
The program will open with the Southern Nevada Multiagency Honor Guard, followed by a collective moment of silence for those lost on Oct. 1, 2017. Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo, Sheriff Kevin McMahill, and Clark County Commission Chairman Tick Segerblom will deliver remarks. Jeff Poole of Simi Valley, California, will also speak in memory of his daughter, Keri Lynn Galvan, a 31-year-old mother of three who was among the 58 victims who died in the immediate aftermath of the attack. Two more community members later passed away due to their injuries. Music will play a healing role as Bryan Hopkins of Elvis Monroe, a survivor of Route 91, performs an acoustic version of “The Fight.”
How to watch
Clark County Television (CCTV) will carry the event live for viewers across the valley and beyond. Coverage will air on Cox Channel 4 in Las Vegas, Optimum Channel 14 in Laughlin, Channel 4 in Boulder City, and Digital Channel 50.3 in Moapa Valley. Additionally, the County will stream the ceremony live on its YouTube, Facebook, and X channels so families and friends can watch from anywhere. A recording will be available on demand later the same day on the County’s YouTube and Facebook pages.
Exhibit and community events
Following the ceremony, the public is invited to the Rotunda Gallery on the first floor of the Government Center to experience the “Remembering 1 October” exhibit. The installation runs Sept. 29 through Oct. 9 and features objects preserved by the Clark County Museum from memorials across the valley, including banners, letters, cowboy hats, stuffed animals, and personal mementos placed at the Welcome to Las Vegas sign and other sites. These items tell a story of collective grief and enduring solidarity. Moreover, several remembrance activities throughout September and October will honor victims, survivors, families, and first responders. The Resiliency & Justice Center maintains a calendar of community events to help residents find the right space and time for reflection and support.
What to know if you attend
Plan your arrival with care. Parking fills quickly near the amphitheater, and early access will help ensure a smooth start. Because seating is limited, many guests bring lawn chairs or cushions. Please respect the solemn nature of the morning; silence phones and follow posted guidance from event staff. If you are a survivor or family member who may need assistance, the Resiliency & Justice Center team and partner agencies can help you locate resources on site and afterward.
Why this remembrance matters
Eight years later, the community continues to show what strength looks like in practice. Volunteers mentor survivors, neighbors donate blood, and first responders train together to protect lives. Families remember loved ones by telling stories that keep their voices present. These gestures may seem small, yet together they form the fabric of recovery. Today’s gathering offers space to grieve, to honor, and to reaffirm a shared promise: Las Vegas will not forget. Therefore, the morning stands as both a memorial and a living reminder to support one another—on this date and every day after. As the sun rises over the amphitheater, the community’s presence becomes the message.
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