Normally, the ACM Awards would be happening next week in Las Vegas and our favorite country music artists would be descending upon this vibrant place. Life has changed for all of us and these images just reiterate that fact.
Seeing these photos just floored me. The photos of the empty airport are just creepy. The last time I was in Vegas was for my cousin’s wedding and you couldn’t even move through the casinos and shops. I remember waiting for over 45 minutes even to get a table for lunch! Usually you can’t even find an empty slot machine…well, at least the 25 cent ones!
I look forward to when these streets are full of people again. Luckily, they have announced a new date for the ACM Awards, however, no idea if it will still be happening in Las Vegas.
Las Vegas Casinos To Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 17: Ana Gabriel-Ramos cleans a pedestrian overpass at Tropicana Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Several hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip have closed and others are operating with restrictions in place to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos To Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 17: A sign at an entrance at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino displays a message after the Las Vegas Strip resort was closed as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MGM Resorts International, which owns the New York-New York, suspended operations at all of its Las Vegas properties until further notice to combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 18: An exterior view shows the shuttered Flamingo Las Vegas as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 18, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, by noon today for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 18: A view of the Las Vegas Strip near Caesars Palace shows light vehicle and pedestrian traffic as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 18, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including hotel-casinos on the Strip, by noon today for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: Most of the exterior building lights at Flamingo Las Vegas are turned off, including the iconic flashing feather and flame marquee, as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: Most of the exterior building lights at Paris Las Vegas, including on its 50-story replica Eiffel Tower, are turned off except for the marquee as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: An entrance to the shuttered Paris Las Vegas is blocked off as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the coronavirus continuing to spread across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: An entrance to The Mirage Hotel & Casino is blocked off as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the coronavirus continuing to spread across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: A health and safety sign is shown in a gaming area at the shuttered Flamingo Las Vegas as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: Most of the exterior building lights at Bellagio Resort & Casino are turned off as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: Most of the exterior building lights at Bellagio Resort & Casino are turned off as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continuing spread of the coronavirus across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: A marquee at Bally's Las Vegas Hotel & Casino displays a message above escalators that are blocked off as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continued spread of coronavirus across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: An exterior view shows The Forum Shops at Caesars as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the coronavirus continuing to spread across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: Most of the exterior building lights at Bellagio Resort & Casino, shown to the left of Caesars Palace, are turned off as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the coronavirus continuing to spread across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: Digital signs in the baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport display welcome signs and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on protection from the coronavirus on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos To Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 17: The marquees at the New York-New York Hotel & Casino, Park MGM and the Aria Resort & Casino display messages after the Las Vegas Strip resorts were closed as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 17, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MGM Resorts International suspended operations at all of its Las Vegas properties until further notice to combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: The entrance to the A and B gates at McCarran International Airport is shown as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: The check-in area for American Airlines is shown as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: An empty walkway connecting McCarran International Airport to a parking garage is shown as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: Digital signs in the nearly empty baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport display guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on protection from the coronavirus on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: Digital signs in the baggage claim area at McCarran International Airport display welcome signs and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on protection from the coronavirus on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: A gaming area with slot machines is blocked off at McCarran International Airport as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced that all gaming devices were to be shut down in addition to a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Las Vegas Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of the virus. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Las Vegas Casinos Close Their Doors In Response To Coronavirus Pandemic
ShareLAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 19: A Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department vehicle is parked at Paris Las Vegas as parts of the Las Vegas Strip go dark as a result of the statewide shutdown due to the continued spread of coronavirus across the United States on March 19, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. On Tuesday, Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak announced a statewide closure of all nonessential businesses, including all hotel-casinos on the Strip, for at least 30 days to help combat the spread of COVID-19. The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
