Metro Sheriff Kevin McMahill named grand marshal of Las Vegas Veterans Day parade

Sheriff Kevin McMahill will serve as grand marshal for the 2026 Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade. The Veterans Action Group issued a formal proclamation naming him for the role on November 12. The group identified him as a veteran of the U.S. Army and a longtime leader within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

McMahill joined Metro as a patrol officer. He later became a training officer and rose to the rank of captain. In that capacity, he commanded the Bolden Area Command, which covers the west side of Las Vegas. The parade organizers pointed to his track record in building community partnerships as a key factor in his selection. They noted that these efforts contributed to lower crime rates in his jurisdiction.

Leadership during high-pressure events also weighed in the decision. McMahill managed the police response to the One October mass shooting in 2017. He also led operations during the civil unrest of 2020. The Veterans Action Group stated that his career path aligns with the specific service values the parade seeks to honor each year.

During the ceremony, McMahill thanked the crowd for their attendance. He expressed gratitude for public support of the region's veterans, military personnel, law enforcement officers, and first responders. He noted that many of the first responders marching in the parade have also served in the armed forces.

“Every one of these police officers and firefighters that you see walking up and down the street, many of them have served our country nobly in our U.S. armed forces,” McMahill told the crowd. He urged onlookers to acknowledge those dual roles. “So please take a minute, say thank you to them. It goes a very long way, and I’m truly honored to be your sheriff. God bless America.”

The parade is scheduled to take place in downtown Las Vegas. It will feature marching units from local fire and police departments alongside military veterans. The event marks the annual commemoration of the end of World War I.