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“It’s such a privilege, and I want to thank you guys from the
bottom of my heart for giving me this today," Mars said to a
large crowd on the Las Vegas Strip.
Mars joins a select few who have a Las Vegas street in their
name — Elvis and Rat Pack singers Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and
Sammy Davis Jr.
Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and president of MGM Resorts International,
said Mars has shown he has the “legacy and legs” to perform in
Las Vegas years from now.
The singer has played on Las Vegas stages for more than 15
years, with over 140 shows during his residency between 2016 and
2025. Two years ago, he opened The Pinky Ring, a cocktail lounge
and nightclub at the Bellagio.
“I love this city so much,” Mars said.
The singer pledged to donate $1 million to the Las Vegas
Children’s Hospital, with MGM Grand, his partner, matching his
donation. The celebration ended with a brief performance by him
and his band “The Hooligans,” a taste of what fans can expect at
Allegiant Stadium later that night.
“My dream was to always have a block party and get everybody
dancing,” Mars told the crowd.
Hundreds of people waited for hours see to the performer in hot
temperatures. Las Vegas resident Deedee Jenkins was pumped to
see Mars and loves that he is joining the ranks of Sinatra and
Elvis.
“But they’re old school. This is new blood, and I’m ready for it
with my old self,” Jenkins said.
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