Clark County Commission Chairman Michael Naft will host a special ceremony at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on Tuesday, January 27, at 12:30 p.m. to observe International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The iconic landmark will be illuminated in yellow to honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims targeted for persecution.

“The Holocaust stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history, and it is our solemn duty to ensure its lessons are never forgotten,” said Commissioner Naft. “By lighting this internationally recognized symbol in remembrance, we reaffirm our commitment to combating hatred, antisemitism and all forms of bigotry in our community.”

“As the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors, International Holocaust Remembrance Day is deeply personal for me. It is a reminder not only of the lives lost, but of the responsibility we carry—to remember, to educate, and to act. As a community leader, I see every day how remembrance must be paired with vigilance, especially in a time of rising antisemitism. We honor the past by protecting our future,” said Stefanie Tuzman, president and CEO of Jewish Nevada.

Jan. 27 marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp in 1945. The United Nations designated this date as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in 2005, and Nevada officially recognized it through Senate Bill 96 in 2025.

About ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ Sign

The iconic 25-foot sign, designed by Betty Willis in 1959, stands on the Las Vegas Strip south of Russell Road. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2009, the Googie-style landmark continues to welcome visitors to Las Vegas while celebrating the community's diversity and pride. The sign, like the rest of the Las Vegas Strip, is located in unincorporated Clark County.

About Clark County

Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey, Clark is the nation’s 11th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to 2.4 million citizens and 45.6 million visitors a year (2023). Included are the nation’s 7th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.