Las Vegas Aces Celebrate WNBA Triumph with Epic Parade on The Strip!

Las Vegas Aces Celebrate Their Third Championship with an Epic Parade

Eight years after the WNBA and the NBA Board of Governors confirmed the relocation of the San Antonio Stars to Las Vegas, the Aces celebrated their third championship in four years with an unforgettable parade down the famous Strip on Friday night.

We’re back!
Mark Davis, owner of the Aces

Led by a caravan of lowrider classic cars showcasing their hydraulic systems, five double-decker buses traveled from Tropicana Boulevard to Las Vegas Boulevard. The last bus carried the Aces, who threw streamers and confetti at thousands of fans who began arriving four hours before the parade. The crowd lined the route, a landmark known for hosting some of the world’s biggest stars since the Rat Pack era in the 1960s. On this special night, the Aces shone brighter than any other star. They overcame a season start with a 14-14 record and two very close playoff series before sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. From children to seniors and political dignitaries, Toshiba Plaza was filled to celebrate the fourth professional championship since 2022, with the Aces winning three and the NHL’s Golden Knights winning the Stanley Cup in 2023.

We should do it again next year.
Becky Hammon, Aces coach

Hammon, who completed her fourth season with the Aces, commented that this year’s team was the easiest to coach.

They came and worked hard, no matter the circumstances. This is one of the groups with the most character and resilience.
Becky Hammon, Aces coach

After losing several key players from their previous championship rosters, the Aces welcomed many new faces and needed almost three months to consolidate before achieving 16 consecutive wins to end the regular season and earn the second seed in the playoffs.

This is a special, special group; we pray together and toast with champagne together.
A’ja Wilson, four-time MVP

A’ja Wilson, who was emotional when talking about Hammon’s dedication to each player, added: “She believed in us when no one else did. We wouldn’t be here without Becky Hammon.” NaLyssa Smith, mid-season acquisition, looked at her teammates on stage and said: “You changed my life.” Jackie Young, who has been part of the team in all three championships and always known for her concise comments, summed it up like this when it was her turn to speak:

Just know, we’re not done yet.
Jackie Young

The celebration culminated with confetti and fireworks illuminating the sky while “We Are The Champions” by Queen resonated on the sound system. The live musical performances were by Crime Mob, Ludacris, and Mya.