Penn & Teller will once again serve as Grand Marshalls for AFAN’s biggest annual event…
Photo: TeAnn Lakeotes for AFAN
The year’s biggest outdoor charitable event is back! AFAN’s annual AIDS WALK LAS VEGAS will take place on Sunday, May 7th, and it’s sure to be even more exciting and successful than in previous years. Thousands will gather in Sunset Park for the 8 am kickoff, then stick around for fun and entertainment into the afternoon.
Marco and Joanna from the Sunny 106.5 Morning Radio Show will introduce an exciting line-up of pre-walk performers. They include Vegas! The Show, GLAM (the monthly rooftop party at Ghostbar), Norma Llyaman and the Vegas Theatre Company, Chadwick Johnson, Chippendales, Piranha Nightclub, and the Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko Drummers. Proceeds from the event benefit Southern Nevadans living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Las Vegas Kaminari Taiko
Additional information was provided by AFAN and OneSeven Agency regarding AIDS WALK 2023:
“The event will also feature games and a carnival area for little walkers, food trucks, vendors, a community resource fair, and more. For the 22nd consecutive year, Penn & Teller will serve as grand marshals and will be on hand to kick off the walk and challenge walkers to donate and make a difference in the community.”
Grand Marshalls Penn and Teller return for their 22nd consecutive year
“This year’s AIDS Walk comes at a time when similar community events and performers in other states are being targeted and restricted,” said Antioco Carrillo, AFAN’s executive director. “It’s more important than ever to keep our local traditions and celebrations alive to show our support for our clients and the LGBTQ+ community. We invite walkers of all ages and backgrounds to join us for a morning of fun, pride, and love.”
Cast members from Chippendales and Legends In Concert at a previous AIDS Walk event
“People of all ages and pets can participate in the 33rd annual AIDS Walk Las Vegas. Registration to participate in the walk is a suggested donation of $30 for adults and $15 for youth. Attendees are encouraged to form a team and fundraise to receive incentives. For more information and to register, visit afanlv.org.”
AFAN is the state’s oldest and largest AIDS service organization
Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) was founded in 1984 and is the oldest and largest AIDS service organization in the state of Nevada. 2023 marks AFAN’s 39th anniversary of practicing its unyielding commitment to the community by providing unparalleled health expertise, support, and advocacy for adults and children living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada.
Over the years, AFAN has created various programs that offer consistent and comprehensive assistance including direct client service programs, food programs, prevention and education programs, and community outreach. As part of AFAN’s mission, these client service programs assist in enhancing the physical health and psychosocial wellness of the individuals they serve, while promoting dignity and improving the quality of their lives. For more information, visit afanlv.org.
