2026 Mint 400 Parade on the Las Vegas Strip

The Mint 400 parade down the Las Vegas Strip officially kicked off the 2026 race week as UTVs, trophy trucks, motorcycles, and buggies cruised past New York–New York and Excalibur. Fans lined Las Vegas Boulevard to watch off-road race vehicles roll through the center of the city before heading out to the Nevada desert.

Mint 400 Parade on the Las Vegas Strip

Mint 400 race week began with the traditional parade down the Las Vegas Strip, where race vehicles traveled north from Mandalay Bay through one of the most recognizable sections of Las Vegas Boulevard. We positioned ourselves on the MGM side of the Strip to capture the parade with the New York–New York skyline and the Excalibur castle in the background, creating a classic Las Vegas setting as the race machines rolled by.

The parade showcased the full range of vehicles competing in the Great American Off-Road Race, including race-prepared UTVs, trophy trucks, motorcycles, and buggies. With 191 UTV entries in the 2026 Mint 400, the SxS class once again stood out as the largest segment of the race. Polaris RZR and Can-Am Maverick builds were especially prominent as teams cruised down the Strip in front of crowds gathered along Las Vegas Boulevard.

Seeing desert race vehicles pass through the center of the city remains one of the most unique traditions of the Mint 400 and serves as the official kickoff to race week.

After the parade wraps up, the action shifts to East Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, where teams and fans gather for the Mint 400 Fremont Street Festival. We'll be heading down with our partners at Battle Born Offroad, the largest independent off-road shop in Las Vegas, as racers, vendors, and off-road manufacturers showcase vehicles and equipment before everyone heads out to the Nevada desert for race weekend.