Before the Raiders make their official move to Las Vegas, the NFL Draft will be there. And in true Vegas style, they are going big.
Instead of holding the draft inside one of the many large venues in Las Vegas, they are instead going to place the red carpet stage right on top of the iconic Bellagio fountains with drafted players transported to the stage by boat.
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Another view of the Red Carpet stage. The area on the Las #Vegas Strip in front of the @Bellagio will provide a great vantage point for the public wanting to see the @NFLDraft and the players headed to the @NFL. #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2020 pic.twitter.com/1FBztJlOvx
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) January 21, 2020
The plan would include the stands placed on Las Vegas Blvd. It’s unclear as of yet whether they would close down the street altogether, but it seems highly likely.
The main stage would be a block away east down Flamingo road next to the Ceasar’s forum and Linq High Roller Ferris Wheel.
It will include a draft theatre and plenty of fan experiences, including the Raiders’ three Super Bowl trophies on display.
Here is an overview of the layout for the @NFLDraft in Las #Vegas. A Red Carpet stage will be set up on the lake in front of the @Bellagio right on the #LasVegas Strip. There will also be an area with an @NFL Draft theater, experience and viewing. #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2020 pic.twitter.com/ONZrXAoS30
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) January 21, 2020
Here are renderings the @NFLDraft Experience. There is room for thousands of people, along with activities including a chance to test your 40 yard dash time. There will also be a display of soon-to-be Las #Vegas @Raiders @NFL Championship Trophies. #NFLDraft #NFLDraft2020 pic.twitter.com/qE6FGjgbD7
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) January 21, 2020
The Raiders will not have moved into their headquarters in Las Vegas by April, so their main draft operations will take place in their facility in Alameda. That won’t stop Vegas from celebrating the NFL coming to town next season.
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