LAS VEGAS, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) will return for the 15th
consecutive year as a sponsor of the 24th Annual PRIDE Parade to be
held on Friday, October 8 in downtown
Las Vegas. The celebration – which
is the largest annual LGBTQ+ event in Las
Vegas – is hosted by The Southern Nevada Association of
PRIDE, Inc. (SNAPI). Events will take place through October 10. The theme this year is "Together
Again," a nod to last year's parade being completely virtual due to
the Covid-19 pandemic.
As a sponsor of the annual PRIDE parade since 2003, MGM Resorts
International continues to be a supporter of the LGBTQ+ community.
MGM Resorts employees are expected to celebrate and march with the
float created by MGM Resorts Event Productions.
"We are honored to come back together this year to celebrate
with the LGBTQ+ community," said Tony
Gladney, Vice President of National Diversity Relations at
MGM Resorts International. "As we look forward to a more diverse
and inclusive future, we also will continue to align with the needs
and priorities of the communities where we operate. We do better
together, and the Las Vegas PRIDE parade is the perfect example of
that fact."
MGM Resorts has been a pioneering supporter of the LGBTQ+
community, dating back to the company's leadership as the first
company in the gaming and hospitality industry to offer same-sex
health benefits to employees in 2004; as the first company to
provide same-sex commitment ceremonies at its chapels; as a vocal
advocate for LGBTQ+ human rights; and as a significant supporter of
nonprofit organizations that serve the LGBTQ+ community.
Additionally, the company expanded its supplier and construction
diversity programs to include LGBTQ+-owned firms in 2011. Earlier
this year, the Human Rights Campaign named MGM Resorts one of the
nation's "Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality" receiving a
perfect score of 100 for the tenth consecutive year.
The parade pre-show begins at the main stage at 6 p.m. followed by the parade at 7 p.m. The parade route begins at Gass Avenue.
and heads north along 4th Street to Ogden Avenue. The main stage is
located at the intersection of 4th Street & Bridger Avenue in
Downtown Las Vegas.
For more information about Las Vegas PRIDE, please visit
https://lasvegaspride.org/.
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global
entertainment company with national and international locations
featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art
meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical
entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant,
nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive,
iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts
portfolio encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations
globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in
the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S.
sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands,
including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing
targeted expansion in Asia through
the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters:
Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM
Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while
striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees,
guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
Media Contact
Kenthea
Pedraza
MGM Resorts International
Kpedraza@mgmresorts.com
702-690-8358
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