Frank Sinatra [ tickets ] will be honored this week as the city of Las Vegas declares May 14 "Frank Sinatra Day." The proclamation, which comes on the eve of the 10th anniversary of his passing, is one of a series of events planned to pay tribute to the entertainer, who was instrumental in turning Las Vegas into one of the most popular entertainment destinations in the world, according to a press release.

On May 13, Sinatra's daughter, Tina, will join Postal Service Governor James Bilbray and stamp artist Kazuhiko Sano at the fountains in front of the Bellagio hotel and casino to officially dedicate a Frank Sinatra stamp. Remote post offices at the Bellagio and Wynn hotel and casino will sell the first-day issue stamp and related merchandise. The dedication of the stamp will coincide with the proclamation from Mayor Oscar Goodman declaring May 14 Frank Sinatra Day.

On Frank Sinatra Day, a special tribute will appear on marquees of numerous hotel/casinos including Bally's, Bellagio, Caesars Palace, Circus Circus, Excalibur, Golden Nugget, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, MGM Grand, Monte Carlo, New York - New York, Palms, Sahara, The Mirage, Treasure Island and Wynn. The Fremont Street Experience downtown also will feature the tribute.