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The '''Las Vegas Walk of Stars''' is a [[walk of fame]] along the [[Las Vegas Strip]], located in the unincorporated towns of [[Paradise, Nevada|Paradise]] and [[Winchester, Nevada|Winchester]], [[Nevada]]. It was established to honor prominent Las Vegas figures, including entertainers. [[Wayne Newton]] was the first to receive a star on the Walk of Stars, in a ceremony taking place on October 26, 2004. |
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The '''Las Vegas Walk of Stars''', located in [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], started in October 2004 <ref>{{cite web|url=https://usatoday30.usatoday.com/travel/destinations/2004-08-30-las-vegas-100_x.htm|title=USATODAY.com - Las Vegas to celebrate 100 years|website=usatoday30.usatoday.com}}</ref> to honor the people who helped make Vegas famous. The stars are located along a 4-mile stretch on both sides of Las Vegas Blvd between Sahara Ave and Russell Rd. [[Wayne Newton]] was first to be honored on October 26, 2004, followed in 2005 by [[Frank Marino (female impersonator)|Frank Marino]], [[Liberace]], [[Rich Little]], [[Line Renaud]] and [[Dick Jensen]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lasvegaswalkofstars.com/web-storage/Stars%20by%20Date/Star%20List%20by%20Date.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=January 16, 2014 |archive-date=January 16, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140116105009/http://www.lasvegaswalkofstars.com/web-storage/Stars%20by%20Date/Star%20List%20by%20Date.pdf |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2010, Frank Marino became the first entertainer to have earned induction into the Walk of Stars twice.<ref name="Frank Marino">{{cite news | url=http://www.vegasnews.com/20800/frank-marino-awarded-gets-second-star-on-las-vegas-walk-of-stars.html | title=Frank Marino Awarded, Gets Second Star on Las Vegas Walk of Stars | date=February 27, 2010 |accessdate=January 19, 2014}}</ref> In 2010, Cuban music icons [[Gloria Estefan]] and [[Emilio Estefan]] were the first couple recognized, who shared a star. In 2011, Mexican power couple [[Jenni Rivera]] and [[Esteban Loaiza]] were the second couple to be recognized by the Las Vegas Strip attraction.<ref name="Las Vegas Sun">{{cite news|last1=SILVA|first1=CRISTINA|title=Singer Jenni Rivera honored with Las Vegas star|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/01/us-people-jenni-rivera-1st-ld/|accessdate=5 April 2015|agency=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=Las Vegas Sun|date=July 11, 2011}}</ref> On February 17, 2008 singer, entertainer, television host and producer, Tony Sacca became the 23rd star recipient. |
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Other stars have since been added for entertainers such as [[Elvis Presley]], [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Sammy Davis Jr.]], [[David Cassidy]], [[Liberace]], [[Rich Little]], and [[Siegfried & Roy]]. As of 2022, the Walk of Stars had issued over 100 stars, although more than half of these had been removed several years earlier, when the county installed security [[bollard]]s along the Strip. |
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In March 2018, it was reported 39 of the 82 stars in the Las Vegas Walk of Stars were removed and presumably destroyed during installation of security bollards along the Las Vegas Strip. Officials claimed the stars could not survive a relocation. Among the stars removed were those honoring Wayne Newton, Liberace, Rich Little, John Stuart, Sammy Davis Jr. and Elvis Presley. |
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==History== |
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After being removed from in front of the old Riveria Hotel, Presley's star is now located in front of the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The ceremony was sponsored by the Viva Las Vegas Club with donations coming from fans worldwide. |
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In October 2003, the city of Las Vegas entered an agreement with [[Clear Channel Entertainment]], in which the latter would produce events to celebrate the city's centennial anniversary in 2005. Among the proposals was to create an attraction in [[downtown Las Vegas]] inspired by the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]],<ref>{{cite news |last=Squires |first=Michael |title=Company outlines plans for city's centennial |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Jan-13-Tue-2004/news/22984944.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=January 13, 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041030031120/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Jan-13-Tue-2004/news/22984944.html |archive-date=October 30, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Clarke |first=Norm |title=Mayor thinks big for centennial |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Mar-19-Fri-2004/news/23472989.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 19, 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041213192502/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Mar-19-Fri-2004/news/23472989.html |archive-date=December 13, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=McDarrah |first=Timothy |title=Las Vegas stars draw a Walk |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2004/jun/04/vegasbeat----timothy-mcdarrah-las-vegas-stars-draw/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=June 4, 2004}}</ref> although this ultimately went unbuilt. During 2004, a different [[walk of fame]] project along the [[Las Vegas Strip]] was negotiated between [[Clark County, Nevada|Clark County]] and the Motion Picture Hall of Fame Foundation. The latter oversaw the [[Palm Springs Walk of Stars]] and would also do so for the proposed Las Vegas Walk of Stars.<ref name=ToVote>{{cite news |title=County commission to vote on Las Vegas Walk of Stars |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2004/aug/17/county-commission-to-vote-on-las-vegas-walk-of-sta/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=August 17, 2004}}</ref> |
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The project was approved by the [[Clark County Commission]] in August 2004.<ref name=Packer>{{cite news |last=Packer |first=Adrienne |title=Strip to get Walk of Stars |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Aug-18-Wed-2004/news/24562561.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 18, 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041012211847/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Aug-18-Wed-2004/news/24562561.html |archive-date=October 12, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Snyder |first=Susan |title=A pedestrian effort on the Strip |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2004/aug/20/columnist-susan-snyder-a-pedestrian-effort-on-the-/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=August 20, 2004}}</ref> It would honor important figures associated with [[Las Vegas history]], including prominent entertainers.<ref>{{cite news |last=Clarke |first=Norm |title=Walk of Stars missteps 'glaring' |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Jan-20-Thu-2005/news/25700071.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=January 20, 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051205055730/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Jan-20-Thu-2005/news/25700071.html |archive-date=December 5, 2005}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Weatherford |first=Mike |title=Seeing Stars |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/life/seeing-stars-3/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=April 27, 2008}}</ref> The project would add stars along both sides of the Strip sidewalk, from the [[Sahara Las Vegas|Sahara]] resort at the north end of the Strip to [[Mandalay Bay]] at the south end.<ref name=Packer/><ref name=Cements>{{cite news |last=Mihailovich |first=Steven |title=Gaming: County cements the Strip's Hollywood connection |url=http://www.lvbusinesspress.com:80/articles/2004/08/27/columnists/col02.txt |work=Las Vegas Business Press |date=August 27, 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040829153239/http://www.lvbusinesspress.com:80/articles/2004/08/27/columnists/col02.txt |archive-date=August 29, 2004}}</ref> At the time, each star and its accompanying ceremony cost a total of $15,000, a fee covered by sponsors such as friends, family, and fan clubs. The stars are made of polished granite and weigh 180 pounds.<ref name=ToVote/><ref name=Packer/><ref name=Cements/> Exact site selection along the Strip is chosen by the sponsors for each star.<ref name=Sidesteps/> A committee met monthly to propose potential new stars for the project.<ref name=Cements/><ref name=Liberace/> The star fee had increased to $25,000 as of 2022.<ref name=Reynolds/> |
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Singer [[Wayne Newton]] was the first person to receive a star on the Walk of Stars, in a ceremony taking place on October 26, 2004.<ref>{{cite news |last=Clarke |first=Norm |title=Newton 'stars' as first inductee |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Oct-27-Wed-2004/news/25105625.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=October 27, 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041106121138/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Oct-27-Wed-2004/news/25105625.html |archive-date=November 6, 2004}}</ref><ref name=Sidesteps>{{cite news |last=Clarke |first=Norm |title=Newton sidesteps Strip star wars |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Oct-29-Fri-2004/news/25129315.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=October 29, 2004 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041205031720/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2004/Oct-29-Fri-2004/news/25129315.html |archive-date=December 5, 2004}}</ref> Entertainer [[Liberace]] and female impersonator [[Frank Marino (female impersonator)|Frank Marino]] were the next to receive stars, both in February 2005.<ref name=Liberace>{{cite news |title=Walk of Stars on Strip to add Liberace, Marino |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2005/jan/21/walk-of-stars-on-strip-to-add-liberace-marino/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=January 21, 2005}}</ref> In 2010, Marino became the first person to have earned induction into the Walk of Stars twice,<ref name="Frank Marino">{{cite news | url=http://www.vegasnews.com/20800/frank-marino-awarded-gets-second-star-on-las-vegas-walk-of-stars.html | title=Frank Marino Awarded, Gets Second Star on Las Vegas Walk of Stars | date=February 27, 2010 |accessdate=January 19, 2014}}</ref> while Cuban-American musicians [[Gloria Estefan]] and [[Emilio Estefan]] were the first couple recognized, who shared a star. In 2011, Mexican power couple [[Jenni Rivera]] and [[Esteban Loaiza]] were the second to be recognized by the attraction.<ref name="Las Vegas Sun">{{cite news|last=Silva|first=Cristina|title=Singer Jenni Rivera honored with Las Vegas star|url=http://lasvegassun.com/news/2011/jul/01/us-people-jenni-rivera-1st-ld/|accessdate=April 5, 2015|agency=[[Associated Press]]|publisher=Las Vegas Sun|date=July 11, 2011}}</ref> |
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A county project began in November 2017 to install security [[bollard]]s along the Strip sidewalk, removing 49 of 82 stars in the process, including those of Newton, Liberace, and Marino. The cost to put the stars back in place would have been $250,000. Efforts were underway to seek out a permanent location for the Walk of Stars project,<ref name=Future/><ref>{{cite news |last=Bartels |first=Joe |title=Strip star tributes replaced after disappearance |url=https://www.ktnv.com/news/investigations/las-vegas-walk-of-fame-tributes-to-reappear-after-mysterious-hiatus |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=KTNV |date=October 2, 2018}}</ref> and financing was later sought to return the missing stars.<ref>{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Las Vegas Walk of Stars honors Judy Tenuta with new spot |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/las-vegas-walk-of-stars-honors-judy-tenuta-with-new-spot-1519869/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=November 5, 2018}}</ref> |
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Bob Alexander, president of the Las Vegas Walk of Stars since its inception, died from pneumonia in September 2020, at the age of 77. His role was taken over by vice president Marilyn Ball, mother of actress [[Lindsay Wagner]].<ref name=Reynolds/><ref name=LongWalk/> As of 2022, the Walk of Stars had issued more than 100 stars.<ref name=Reynolds/> |
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[[File:Jenni Rivera Star.jpg|thumb|right|Singer Jenni Rivera's star]] |
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| [[Frank Marino (female impersonator)|Frank Marino]] || {{USA}} || Female impersonator || {{dts|2005-02-01}} || <ref name="facebook.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DivasLV/|title=Frank Marino's Divas Las Vegas|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |
| [[Frank Marino (female impersonator)|Frank Marino]] || {{USA}} || Female impersonator || {{dts|2005-02-01}} || <ref name="facebook.com">{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DivasLV/|title=Frank Marino's Divas Las Vegas|website=www.facebook.com}}</ref> |
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| [[Liberace]] || {{USA}} || Singer || {{dts|2005-02-01}} || |
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| [[Rich Little]] || {{CAN}} || Voice actor || |
| [[Rich Little]] || {{CAN}} || Voice actor || {{dts|2005-02-15}} || |
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| [[Line Renaud]] || {{FRA}} || Singer || {{dts|2005-10-24}} ||<ref>{{cite news |last=Clarke |first=Norm |title=Renaud receives a fitting tribute |url=http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Oct-26-Wed-2005/news/4007110.html |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=October 26, 2005 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051227184417/http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/Oct-26-Wed-2005/news/4007110.html |archive-date=December 27, 2005}}</ref> |
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| [[Line Renaud]] || {{FRA}} || Singer || {{dts|2005-10-24}} || |
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| [[Dick Jensen]] || {{USA}} || Live performer || {{dts|2005-11-05}} || |
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| [[Mel Larson]] || {{USA}} || Former [[NASCAR]] racer || {{dts|2006-01-09}} ||<ref name=List>{{cite web |title=List of stars |url=http://www.lasvegaswalkofstars.com/web-storage/Stars%20by%20Date/Star%20List%20by%20Date.pdf |website=Las Vegas Walk of Stars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303225907/http://www.lasvegaswalkofstars.com/web-storage/Stars%20by%20Date/Star%20List%20by%20Date.pdf |archive-date=March 3, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=How Mel Larson was taken by surprise with induction into Las Vegas Walk of Stars |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2006/jan/10/columnist-john-katsilometes-how-mel-larson-was-tak/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=January 10, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Mel Larson Endowed Chair of Marketing |url=https://www.unlv.edu/mib/endowment |website=University of Nevada, Las Vegas |date=August 27, 2020 |access-date=October 2, 2023}}</ref> |
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| Toni Hart || {{USA}} || Entertainer and humanitarian || {{dts|2006-04-26}} ||<ref name=List/><ref>{{cite news |last=White |first=Ken |title=Las Vegas Walk of Stars selects new honoree |url=https://reviewjournal.newsbank.com/search?text=%22Las%20Vegas%20Walk%20of%20Stars%20selects%20new%20honoree%22&content_added=&date_from=&date_to=&pub%5B0%5D=LVRB |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=May 1, 2006 |access-date=October 2, 2023 |url-access=subscription}}</ref> |
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| John Stuart || {{USA}} || Founder of [[Legends in Concert]] || {{dts|2006-05-30}} ||<ref>{{cite news |title=John Katsilometes reports John Stuart - the John Stuart of 'Legends in Concert' - will be honored in Las Vegas |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2006/apr/18/john-katsilometes-reports-john-stuart---the-john-s/ |access-date=September 16, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=April 18, 2006}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=John Katsilometes on how John Stuart plans to keep up the good fight after getting a Star |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2006/jun/01/john-katsilometes-on-how-john-stuart-plans-to-keep/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=June 1, 2006}}</ref> |
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⚫ | | [[Wayne Allyn Root]] || {{USA}} || TV celebrity || {{dts|2006-08-15}} ||<ref name=List/> |
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| [[Siegfried & Roy]] || {{GER}} || Magicians || {{dts|2006-10-03}} ||<ref name="Siegfried & Roy">{{cite news | url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/2006/10/04/illusionists-siegfried-and-roy-inducted-into-las-vegas-walk-stars/ | title=Illusionists Siegfried and Roy inducted into Las Vegas Walk of Stars | date=October 4, 2006 | agency=Fox News | accessdate=January 18, 2014}}</ref> |
| [[Siegfried & Roy]] || {{GER}} || Magicians || {{dts|2006-10-03}} ||<ref name="Siegfried & Roy">{{cite news | url=http://www.foxnews.com/story/2006/10/04/illusionists-siegfried-and-roy-inducted-into-las-vegas-walk-stars/ | title=Illusionists Siegfried and Roy inducted into Las Vegas Walk of Stars | date=October 4, 2006 | agency=Fox News | accessdate=January 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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| [[Sammy Davis Jr.|Sammy Davis, Jr.]] || {{USA}} || Singer || |
| [[Sammy Davis Jr.|Sammy Davis, Jr.]] || {{USA}} || Singer || {{dts|2007-02-15}} ||<ref>{{cite news |title=John Katsilometes on a star-studded event of a different sort celebrated over the weekend in Las Vegas |url=https://lasvegassun.com/news/2007/feb/19/john-katsilometes-on-a-star-studded-event-of-a-dif/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Sun |date=February 19, 2007}}</ref> |
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| [[Bobby Darin]] || {{USA}} || Singer || {{dts|2007-05-14}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bobbydarin.net/lvstar07.html|title=The Darin Lifetime Event 2007|accessdate=January 18, 2014}}</ref> |
| [[Bobby Darin]] || {{USA}} || Singer || {{dts|2007-05-14}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bobbydarin.net/lvstar07.html|title=The Darin Lifetime Event 2007|accessdate=January 18, 2014}}</ref> |
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| [[Trini Lopez]] || {{USA}} || Singer || {{dts|2008-05-15}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trinilopez.com/about.php|title=TRINI LOPEZ - ONLINE|website=www.trinilopez.com|access-date=January 16, 2014|archive-date=June 14, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614004508/http://www.trinilopez.com/about.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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| [[Elvis Presley]]|| {{USA}} || Singer || {{dts|2008-09-26}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bigelvislasvegas.com/Big_Elvis_Main2/Las_Vegas_Review_Journal-Elvis.html|title=誰にも知られることなくキャッシングを利用するには、在籍確認が問題?|周囲にバレないキャッシング|website=www.bigelvislasvegas.com}}</ref> |
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| [[Raúl De Molina]]|| {{CUB}}<br />{{USA}} || Television personality || {{dts|2009-11-03}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/photo/raul_de_molina_2641157|title=Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan|accessdate=January 26, 2014}}</ref> |
| [[Raúl De Molina]]|| {{CUB}}<br />{{USA}} || Television personality || {{dts|2009-11-03}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/photo/raul_de_molina_2641157|title=Raúl De Molina and Lili Estefan|accessdate=January 26, 2014}}</ref> |
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| [[Emilio Estefan|Emilio]] & [[Gloria Estefan]] || {{CUB}}<br />{{USA}} || Singer and Producer || {{dts|2010-04-29}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vegasnews.com/23584/gloria-and-emilio-estefan-receive-star-from-las-vegas-walk-of-stars.html|title=Gloria and Emilio Estefan Receive Star from Las Vegas Walk of Stars|accessdate=January 15, 2014}}</ref> |
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| [[Esteban Loaiza]] || {{MEX}} || Baseball pitcher || {{dts|2011-07-01}} ||<ref name="Las Vegas Sun"/> |
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| [[Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)|Engelbert Humperdinck]] || {{ENG}} || Singer || {{dts|2011-07-20}} || |
| [[Engelbert Humperdinck (singer)|Engelbert Humperdinck]] || {{ENG}} || Singer || {{dts|2011-07-20}} ||<ref>{{cite news |title=Goodman presents Humperdinck a key to the city |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/goodman-presents-humperdinck-a-key-to-the-city/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=July 21, 2011}}</ref> |
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| [[Pete Vallee]] || {{USA}} || Singer || {{dts|2017-02-27}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://vitalvegas.com/big-elvis-pete-vallee-las-vegas-walk-stars/|title=Pete "Big Elvis" Vallee Gets a Star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars|date=March 2, 2017|publisher=}}</ref> |
| [[Pete Vallee]] || {{USA}} || Singer || {{dts|2017-02-27}} ||<ref name=Future>{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Future of Las Vegas Walk of Stars 'in jeopardy,' says founder |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/future-of-las-vegas-walk-of-stars-in-jeopardy-says-founder/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=March 6, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://vitalvegas.com/big-elvis-pete-vallee-las-vegas-walk-stars/|title=Pete "Big Elvis" Vallee Gets a Star on the Las Vegas Walk of Stars|date=March 2, 2017|publisher=}}</ref> |
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| [[Yuya (YouTuber)|Yuya (Mariand Castrejón Castañeda)]] || {{MEX}} || [[YouTuber]] || [[Cry of Dolores|{{dts|2018-09-15}}]] || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/betopasillas/status/1041078664887074816|title=Lo que acaba de suceder hoy con @yuyacst es un parteaguas. Su vida empodera a las mujeres, une a todos los hispanohablantes y es nuestra motivación a cumplir cada uno de nuestros sueños. Para ella no existe el "No Puedo". Esta increíble historia apenas empieza. ¡FELICIDADES!pic.twitter.com/u2iSr7Gv1z|first=Beto|last=Pasillas|date=September 15, 2018|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.archyworldys.com/yuya-cries-in-the-delivery-of-her-star-on-the-walk-of-the-stars-in-las-vegas/|title=Yuya cries in the delivery of her star on the Walk of the Stars, in Las Vegas|date=September 16, 2018|website=Archy Worldys}}</ref> |
| [[Yuya (YouTuber)|Yuya (Mariand Castrejón Castañeda)]] || {{MEX}} || [[YouTuber]] || [[Cry of Dolores|{{dts|2018-09-15}}]] || <ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/betopasillas/status/1041078664887074816|title=Lo que acaba de suceder hoy con @yuyacst es un parteaguas. Su vida empodera a las mujeres, une a todos los hispanohablantes y es nuestra motivación a cumplir cada uno de nuestros sueños. Para ella no existe el "No Puedo". Esta increíble historia apenas empieza. ¡FELICIDADES!pic.twitter.com/u2iSr7Gv1z|first=Beto|last=Pasillas|date=September 15, 2018|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.archyworldys.com/yuya-cries-in-the-delivery-of-her-star-on-the-walk-of-the-stars-in-las-vegas/|title=Yuya cries in the delivery of her star on the Walk of the Stars, in Las Vegas|date=September 16, 2018|website=Archy Worldys}}</ref> |
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| Don McLean || {{USA}} || Singer || {{dts|2019-06-15}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lasvegastribune.net/2019/12/01/las-vegas-walk-of-stars-adds-don-mclean-by-sandy-zimmerman/ |title=Las Vegas Walk of Stars! |publisher=Las Vegas Walk of Stars! |date= |accessdate=2022-07-26}}</ref> |
| [[Don McLean]] || {{USA}} || Singer || {{dts|2019-06-15}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lasvegastribune.net/2019/12/01/las-vegas-walk-of-stars-adds-don-mclean-by-sandy-zimmerman/ |title=Las Vegas Walk of Stars! |publisher=Las Vegas Walk of Stars! |date= |accessdate=2022-07-26}}</ref> |
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⚫ | | [[Donny Osmond|Donny]] and [[Marie Osmond]] || {{USA}} || Brother and sister singing duo || {{dts|2019-10-04}} ||<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/marcberman1/2019/08/18/donny-and-marie-osmond-to-be-honored-by-the-las-vegas-walk-of-stars/|title=Donny and Marie Osmond To Be Honored By The Las Vegas Walk Of Stars|last=Berman|first=Marc|website=Forbes|language=en|access-date=2019-10-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Donny and Marie Osmond honored by Walk of Stars on Las Vegas Strip |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/donny-and-marie-osmond-honored-by-walk-of-stars-on-las-vegas-strip-1864372/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=October 5, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vegasnews.com/189168/donny-marie-osmond-honored-by-las-vegas-walk-of-stars-at-flamingo-las-vegas.html|title=Donny & Marie Osmond Honored by Las Vegas Walk of Stars at Flamingo Las Vegas|website=VegasNews.com |date=October 5, 2019|access-date=2019-10-24}}</ref> |
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| [[David Cassidy]] || {{USA}} || Musician ||{{dts|2022-04-12}} ||<ref name=Reynolds/><ref name=LongWalk>{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=It's a long walk for Las Vegas star attraction |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/its-a-long-walk-for-las-vegas-star-attraction-2266526/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=January 26, 2021}}</ref> |
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| Cook E. Jarr || {{USA}} || Longtime local singer ||{{dts|2022-04-12}} ||<ref name=Reynolds/><ref name=LongWalk/><ref>{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Cook E. Jarr in line for a star? It might happen |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/cook-e-jarr-in-line-for-a-star-it-might-happen/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 31, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last=Lupiani |first=Joyce |title=Fan of Cook E. Jarr wants to buy him a star |url=https://www.ktnv.com/positivelylv/dining-and-entertainment/fan-trying-to-raise-money-for-star-for-lounge-legend-cook-e-jarr |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=KTNV |date=September 1, 2016}}</ref> |
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| [[Nick Nanton]] || {{USA}} || Director and producer || {{dts|2022-07-30}} ||<ref name=Reynolds>{{cite news |last=Katsilometes |first=John |title=Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds to be awarded Las Vegas stars |url=https://www.reviewjournal.com/entertainment/entertainment-columns/kats/carrie-fisher-debbie-reynolds-to-be-awarded-las-vegas-stars-2616099/ |access-date=October 2, 2023 |work=Las Vegas Review-Journal |date=August 8, 2022}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
Established | 2004 |
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Location | Las Vegas Strip, Paradise/Winchester, Nevada |
Type | Entertainment walk of fame |
Website | Official website |
The Las Vegas Walk of Stars is a walk of fame along the Las Vegas Strip, located in the unincorporated towns of Paradise and Winchester, Nevada. It was established to honor prominent Las Vegas figures, including entertainers. Wayne Newton was the first to receive a star on the Walk of Stars, in a ceremony taking place on October 26, 2004.
Other stars have since been added for entertainers such as Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., David Cassidy, Liberace, Rich Little, and Siegfried & Roy. As of 2022, the Walk of Stars had issued over 100 stars, although more than half of these had been removed several years earlier, when the county installed security bollards along the Strip.
In October 2003, the city of Las Vegas entered an agreement with Clear Channel Entertainment, in which the latter would produce events to celebrate the city's centennial anniversary in 2005. Among the proposals was to create an attraction in downtown Las Vegas inspired by the Hollywood Walk of Fame,[1][2][3] although this ultimately went unbuilt. During 2004, a different walk of fame project along the Las Vegas Strip was negotiated between Clark County and the Motion Picture Hall of Fame Foundation. The latter oversaw the Palm Springs Walk of Stars and would also do so for the proposed Las Vegas Walk of Stars.[4]
The project was approved by the Clark County Commission in August 2004.[5][6] It would honor important figures associated with Las Vegas history, including prominent entertainers.[7][8] The project would add stars along both sides of the Strip sidewalk, from the Sahara resort at the north end of the Strip to Mandalay Bay at the south end.[5][9] At the time, each star and its accompanying ceremony cost a total of $15,000, a fee covered by sponsors such as friends, family, and fan clubs. The stars are made of polished granite and weigh 180 pounds.[4][5][9] Exact site selection along the Strip is chosen by the sponsors for each star.[10] A committee met monthly to propose potential new stars for the project.[9][11] The star fee had increased to $25,000 as of 2022.[12]
Singer Wayne Newton was the first person to receive a star on the Walk of Stars, in a ceremony taking place on October 26, 2004.[13][10] Entertainer Liberace and female impersonator Frank Marino were the next to receive stars, both in February 2005.[11] In 2010, Marino became the first person to have earned induction into the Walk of Stars twice,[14] while Cuban-American musicians Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan were the first couple recognized, who shared a star. In 2011, Mexican power couple Jenni Rivera and Esteban Loaiza were the second to be recognized by the attraction.[15]
A county project began in November 2017 to install security bollards along the Strip sidewalk, removing 49 of 82 stars in the process, including those of Newton, Liberace, and Marino. The cost to put the stars back in place would have been $250,000. Efforts were underway to seek out a permanent location for the Walk of Stars project,[16][17] and financing was later sought to return the missing stars.[18]
Bob Alexander, president of the Las Vegas Walk of Stars since its inception, died from pneumonia in September 2020, at the age of 77. His role was taken over by vice president Marilyn Ball, mother of actress Lindsay Wagner.[12][19] As of 2022, the Walk of Stars had issued more than 100 stars.[12]
Name | Nationality | Specialty | Date | Ref. |
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Wayne Newton | United States | Singer | October 26, 2004 | [20] |
Frank Marino | United States | Female impersonator | February 1, 2005 | [21] |
Liberace | United States | Singer | February 1, 2005 | |
Rich Little | Canada | Voice actor | February 15, 2005 | |
Line Renaud | France | Singer | October 24, 2005 | [22] |
Dick Jensen | United States | Live performer | November 5, 2005 | |
Mel Larson | United States | Former NASCAR racer | January 9, 2006 | [23][24][25] |
Toni Hart | United States | Entertainer and humanitarian | April 26, 2006 | [23][26] |
John Stuart | United States | Founder of Legends in Concert | May 30, 2006 | [27][28] |
Wayne Allyn Root | United States | TV celebrity | August 15, 2006 | [23] |
Siegfried & Roy | Germany | Magicians | October 3, 2006 | [29] |
Society of Seven | United States | Variety Troupe | November 28, 2006 | |
Sammy Davis, Jr. | United States | Singer | February 15, 2007 | [30] |
Bobby Darin | United States | Singer | May 14, 2007 | [31] |
Tony Sacca | United States | Television Personality | February 17, 2008 | |
Trini Lopez | United States | Singer | May 15, 2008 | [32] |
Elvis Presley | United States | Singer | September 26, 2008 | [33][34] |
Raúl De Molina | Cuba United States |
Television personality | November 3, 2009 | [35] |
Lili Estefan | Cuba United States |
Television personality | November 3, 2009 | [36] |
Dean Martin | United States | Singer | February 22, 2010 | |
Frank Sinatra | United States | Singer | February 22, 2010 | |
Frank Marino | United States | Female Impersonator | February 25, 2010 | [21] |
Emilio & Gloria Estefan | Cuba United States |
Singer and Producer | April 29, 2010 | [37] |
Fernando Vargas | United States | Boxer | January 28, 2011 | |
Jenni Rivera | Mexico United States |
Singer | July 1, 2011 | [15] |
Esteban Loaiza | Mexico | Baseball pitcher | July 1, 2011 | [15] |
Engelbert Humperdinck | England | Singer | July 20, 2011 | [38] |
Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons | United States | Music band | March 21, 2013 | |
Regulo Caro | Mexico | Singer | October 22, 2014 | |
Pete Vallee | United States | Singer | February 27, 2017 | [16][39] |
Yuya (Mariand Castrejón Castañeda) | Mexico | YouTuber | September 15, 2018 | [40][41] |
Frank Shankwitz | United States | Founder Make A Wish Foundation | June 15, 2019 | [42] |
Greg S. Reid | United States | Motivational Speaker, Author | June 15, 2019 | [43] |
Don McLean | United States | Singer | June 15, 2019 | [44] |
Donny and Marie Osmond | United States | Brother and sister singing duo | October 4, 2019 | [45][46][47] |
David Cassidy | United States | Musician | April 12, 2022 | [12][19] |
Cook E. Jarr | United States | Longtime local singer | April 12, 2022 | [12][19][48][49] |
Nick Nanton | United States | Director and producer | July 30, 2022 | [12] |
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