Aces celebrate WNBA title with epic parade in Las Vegas

Las Vegas Aces Celebrate Their Third Championship in Style

Las Vegas dressed up to celebrate the Aces’ third championship in four years, with a spectacular parade down the famous Strip. The celebration took place eight years after the WNBA and the NBA Board of Governors confirmed the relocation of the San Antonio Stars to Las Vegas.

We’re back! Las Vegas, we are world champions.

Mark Davis, owner of the Aces

The parade, led by low-rider classic cars showcasing their hydraulic systems, featured five double-decker buses that traveled along the Las Vegas Boulevard. The last bus carried the Aces, who threw streamers and confetti at the thousands of fans who gathered hours before the start of the parade. The Aces overcame a season start with a 14-14 record and two very close playoff series before sweeping the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals. The Toshiba Plaza filled up 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. The crowd included everyone from children to seniors and political dignitaries.

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

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

A’ja Wilson, MVP

A’ja Wilson, four-time MVP, was moved when talking about Hammon’s dedication to each player. NaLyssa Smith, who joined the team mid-season, expressed how her teammates had changed her life. Jackie Young, part of the team in all three championships, summed up her feelings with a simple: “We’re not done yet.” The celebration culminated with confetti and fireworks, while Queen’s “We Are The Champions” played. Live musical performances by Crime Mob, Ludacris, and Mya enlivened the party.

Now it’s a parade.

Jewell Loyd, Ace

The party was a resounding success, demonstrating once again Las Vegas’ passion and support for its champions.