Aces celebrate WNBA title with a spectacular PARADE on the Las Vegas 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 low-rider classic cars showcasing their hydraulics, 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 Aces, after a season start with a 14-14 record, overcame a tough playoff series before sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. 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, highlighted that this year’s team was the easiest to coach.

They arrived and worked hard, regardless of the circumstances. This is one of the groups with the most character and resilience.

Becky Hammon, Aces coach

Following the departure of several key players from the previous championship teams, the Aces welcomed many new faces and needed almost three months to consolidate before achieving 16 consecutive victories to end the regular season and obtain second place in the playoffs.

This is a special group, we pray together and celebrate with champagne.

A’ja Wilson, MVP

A’ja Wilson, four-time MVP, was emotional when talking about Hammon’s dedication to each player. “She believed in us when no one else did. We wouldn’t be here without Becky Hammon.” NaLyssa Smith, who joined the team mid-season, looked at her teammates and said: “You changed my life”. Jackie Young, who has been part of the team in all three championships, was concise: “Just so you know, we’re not done yet.” The celebration culminated with confetti and fireworks, while Queen’s “We Are The Champions” played. The artists Crime Mob, Ludacris, and Mya offered live performances.

Now it’s a parade.

Jewell Loyd, three-time WNBA champion