Several of Las Vegas's most recognizable landmarks are set to glow teal as part of a nationwide push to raise awareness about Alzheimer's disease. The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, the High Roller Observation Wheel, the Eiffel Tower replica, the Keep Memory Alive Event Center, Meet Las Vegas and Carvana are all slated to join the display, which organizers describe as the largest coordinated light-up ever staged for a single cause.
The lighting is tied to Light the World in Teal, an annual program held every November as part of Alzheimer's Awareness Month, according to lighttheworldinteal.com. The official event page states this year's observance takes place on November 2, 2026, with people and places around the world going teal to raise awareness and show support for the millions affected by the disease. Teal is the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's designated awareness color, per the same site.
Local coverage of the exact date has varied. FOX5 Vegas reports the Las Vegas landmarks will light up on November 2 and will join more than 1,750 landmarks around the world. A separate report from News 3 Las Vegas described the local display as happening November 1 and cited a worldwide total of more than 1,300 participating buildings and landmarks. Hoodline was unable to independently confirm which date and figure are accurate.
A Cause Touching Thousands of Nevada Families
FOX5 Vegas reports the Alzheimer's Foundation of America says the teal lights show families they are not alone and encourage greater understanding and support. More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, the station's report notes, with roughly 55,000 of those people in Nevada.
Separately, the Alzheimer's Association's 2026 facts and figures report estimated that 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with clinical Alzheimer's dementia this year, a number the organization projects could climb to 13.8 million by 2060 absent breakthroughs to prevent or cure the disease. In Nevada specifically, the association estimated 54,900 adults 65 and older were living with clinical Alzheimer's dementia in 2020, about 10.6% of that age group. The association also estimated that roughly 137,000 unpaid caregivers across Nevada provided 226 million hours of care in 2025, work valued at $5.651 billion.
How Vegas Residents Can Take Part
Beyond the landmark lighting, the FOX5 Vegas report notes that people can participate by wearing teal, decorating their homes or workplaces, or sharing Alzheimer's information on social media. A full list of participating landmarks is available on the Light the World in Teal website.
The Las Vegas Strip has marked Alzheimer's awareness before. Clark County previously held a ceremony at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign for Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month, according to a statement from Clark County, underscoring that this is not the first time the city's most photographed landmark has been used to spotlight the disease and the families it affects.
