New Year's Eve in Las Vegas!

 Las Vegas Blvd. South between Sahara Avenue and Russell Road will close to vehicular traffic at 6:30 pm on Friday evening Dec. 31st and will only reopen at 3 AM after the revelers have dispersed and the street cleaners have done their jobs.

The Nevada Highway Patrol will begin shutting down the following onramps and exit ramps on I-15 at 5;30 PM, Tropicana Avenue, Flamingo Road and Spring Mountain Road.  The Harmon Overpass and all Strip pedestrian walkways will close at 6.

The overnight low is forecast to be in the 20s so be sure to bundle up.

 

With New Year's Eve kicking off a long-holiday weekend this year, it was announced that firework displays will return to famed Las Vegas Strip.

Las Vegas Events and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority  announced today that the New Year’s Eve celebration known as America’s Party: Las Vegas New Year 2011 will include a spectacular fireworks show fired from seven rooftop locations along the Las Vegas Strip.

The firing locations (from the south, heading north) include the following resort properties:  MGM Grand, Planet Hollywood, Aria, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island (TI), Venetian and the Stratosphere. 

Fireworks by Grucci of New York will again coordinate the pyrotechnic display.   Locally, Fireworks by Grucci has produced many of Las Vegas’ largest special events and grand openings, including the official Las Vegas Centennial celebration.

 In addition to designing the pyrotechnic display, Fireworks by Grucci will, once again, work directly with the Clark County Fire Department and Building Services to ensure both fire and structural safety guidelines.

The Fremont Street Experience will have live music with 13 Tribute bands performing under the canopy on Fremont Street.  Music from Green Day, Led Zeppelin, Heart and others will play well into the new year and keep an eye out, Mayor Goodman says he will be there, as he has for the last 12 years, intermingling with the crowds.




4th of July (July 4th) Fireworks and Celebrations- Las Vegas - UPDATED AGAIN

 

 

 It's back!  One of the most comprehensive guides on the web to the Fireworks and 4th of July Holiday weekend celebrations in Las Vegas!

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Here are some of the listings we have put together for the holiday weekend.  Bookmark us or subscribe to our RSS feed as this list will grow and be updated as the Strip hotels make their plans known.

If you are traveling to Las Vegas, be sure to check out our new section on Special Hotel and Show Discounts.


 

Thursday, July 1st:

Annual Night of Fire at the Bullring at

Las Vegas Motor Speedway features

Fireworks, SMRA Supermodifieds

 The Bullring, Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s NASCAR-sanctioned 3/8-mile asphalt oval, will kick off the Independence Day holiday weekend on Thursday, July 1, with its annual Night of Fire. The night of family fun features fireworks and NASCAR Whelen All-American Series stock car racing, a jet car and SMRA Supermodifieds.

Spectator gates will open at 5 p.m. with racing at 7 p.m. Fireworks are tentatively scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
Stock car racing classes include: SMRA Supermodifieds (50 laps), MetroPCS Super Late Models (76 laps), Chargers, Outlaw Enduro Bombers (76 laps), twin Legends Cars features, Bandoleros.

Spectator admission:
Adults: $15.
Senior citizens and military personnel with ID: $12.
Children (6-12): $5.
Family 4-Pak (2 adults and 2 children): $38.
Stockyard (VIP tailgate area in Turns 3 and 4): $149 (includes 4 admission tickets). Stockyard passes are available for purchase by visiting or calling the LVMS Ticket Services Office.


The Bullring's concession stand offers a family-friendly dollar menu, including $1 hot dogs, $1 soda and $1 beer. For more information, please call the LVMS ticket office at (702) 644-4444 or visit www.LVMS.com.

 

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North Las Vegas 11th Annual Independence Day Jubilee

Includes Fireworks

The City of North Las Vegas in its 10th Annual Independence Day Jubilee from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 3rd, at Seastrand Park, 6330 Camino Eldorado.

Come enjoy live entertainment, kid's activities, a spectacular Fireworks display, food and beverage and pay Tribute to our Armed Forces.

The event also includes children’s activities, two sets of live entertainment and food vendors.

For safety reasons, pets, glass bottles, umbrellas and umbrella chairs, fireworks, tents, tables and portable grills are prohibited at this event.

Gates open at 5 p.m. Parking is limited. For more information, call the City’s Special Events Office at (702) 633-2650, or visit the City’s website at www.cityofnorthlasvegas.com .

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 July 2nd and 3rd

Las Vegas 51's Baseball Game

and Fireworks

 
When: July 2nd and 3rd,after the game
Where:Cashman Field
Admission: $14
More info: 702-326-7200

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 FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE

July 3rd - 5th

Summer of the '70s Celebration continues

Faux Fireworks Display on the FSE Canopy

 

The Little River Band helps the FSE celebrate the  4th of July weekend from Friday, July 2 through Sunday, July 5 and highlights Fremont Street Experience’s Viva Vision show.

  The evening of the 4th of July will also showcase a brilliant virtual fireworks show on the Viva Vision canopy.

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July 3rd - 4th (only):

 

62nd Annual Boulder City Damboree

When: July 3rd
Where: Boulder City
Schedule: Pancake Breakfast - Bicentennial Park - 7am
Parade - Nevada Way - 9am
Damboree Ceremonies and Midway Booths - Broadbent Park- 11am

Sunday, July 4th

Fireworks Festivities - Veteran's Memorial Park - 6pm
Visit the Boulder Dam Damboree online

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July 3rd:

Summerlin July 4th Parade

The annual Summerlin Patriotic Parade returns July 3rd,  from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The parade begins at the corner of Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive in The Trails Village of Summerlin.

Participants travel south toward the Village Center Circle roundabout before heading west on Trailwood Drive.

It usually attracts more than 25,000 people. The event is free.

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Las Vegas Springs Preserve

"Red, White and Tunes"

July 3rd

8:00 -10:00 pm

Kick-off your Independence Day weekend with family-friendly fun and patriotic music as the Springs Preserve hosts Red, White and Tunes, featuring a performance by the UNLV Community Band and barbershop/a cappella quartet Ready or Not.

Guests are encouraged to bring their own small folding chairs to the event. Ice cream, snow cones, hot dogs and other summertime goodies will be available for purchase. Please note: There will be no fireworks show at this event.

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Downtown Henderson Fourth of July fireworks & celebration

When: 6-9 p.m. July 4

Where: Henderson Events Plaza and surrounding area

Admission: Free

More Info: 702-267-2171

Attendees will enjoy three stages of live music by the Henderson Symphony Orchestra, country music entertainer Randy Anderson and more.

Additionally, families will have the opportunity to indulge in a variety of food and beverage options while the children are entertained by an assortment of fun activities including a rock wall, dunk tank, bounce house and more. The

Independence Day celebration will culminate with a spectacular fireworks display from atop City Hall.

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UPDATED: 

The Stations Casinos Announces that they are offering the largest fireworks show in town!

Sunday, July 4th!

UPDATED:  FIREWORKS FUN SCHEDULED FOR 8:45 PM

Continuing its 4th of July tradition, five Station Casinos’ properties will host the largest 4th of July fireworks show in Southern Nevada on Sunday, July 4 around 8:45 p.m. for the entire community to enjoy.

The nine-minute fireworks show, named “Station Casinos’ 4th of July Blast” will be in celebration of the nation’s 234th birthday and will be featured at Aliante Station,  Green Valley Ranch Resort,  Fiesta Rancho and  Texas Station as a shared location and Red Rock Resort.

The fireworks show will be produced by Fireworks by the Gruccis of New York, one of the premiere fireworks companies in the world who annually produces the 4th of July fireworks events as well past hotel-casino openings on behalf of Station Casinos.

For guests interested in staying at one of the participating hotel-casinos, Station Casinos now offers a new and exclusive hotel discount program, available only online at www.stationcasinos.com that offers room rate discounts for advance, pre-paid reservations.

UPDATED 7/4:

There will be synchronized musical simulcast on KOAS-FM, 105.7 and KVGS-FM, 107.9.

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UPDATED ON 6/28:

MANDALAY BAY ANNOUNCES FIREWORKS SHOW

Mandalay Bay announced today that it will have a fireworks show on Sunday, July 4th.  Show is scheduled to begin at 9:00 pm.

Reggae band, Mystic Roots will be playing and there is a $25 cover charge.

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UPDATED ON 6/28:

CAESAR'S PALACE ANNOUNCES FIREWORKS SHOW

Caesars Palace announced today that it will have a fireworks show on Sunday, July 4th.  Show is scheduled to begin at 9:00 pm.

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UPDATED ON 6/28:

LAS VEGAS HILTON ANNOUNCES FIREWORKS SHOW

The Las Vegas Hilton announced today that it will have a fireworks show on July 4th.  The fun is set to begin at 9:20 pm

There will be an invitation-only party poolside but the hotel says the best place to view the fireworks will be near the entrance to the Sports Book.

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UPDATED 7/4:

Lake Las Vegas

Minature flags will be given out to the first 3,000 people who arrive at 6:00 pm

The Stinson Brothers will perform and Fireworks go off at 9:00 pm.

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UPDATED:

PRIMM VALLEY

SUNDAY, JULY 4TH

Primm Valley Casino Resorts will celebrate with a fireworks display over the desert in Primm,

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PARTIES

Party with special guest host Kelly Rowland and hear a special performance by the Destiny’s Child diva on July 3 at Pure in Caesars Palace. Doors open at 10 p.m.

On July 3 special guest Big Boi from Outkast treats revelers to a performance in conjunction with the release of his new album “Sir Lucious” at LAX Nightclub in Luxor. Doors open at 10 p.m.  

VooDoo Lounge at the Rio kicks up the heat on July 4th with Red, White & VooDoo hosted by special guest Playboy model Jesse Preston and featuring a patriotic performance by the Fire-N-Ice dancers. Doors open at 9 a.m.

Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino hosts the Rehab at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on July 4th. Sorrentino will be celebrating his and the nation's birthday when he hosts the Hard Rock's renowned pool party.

The Palms Pool & Bungalows Hosts two events. On July 3 at noon its Red, White & Pauly – The official birthday party for New Jersey’s favorite DJ, Pauly D. DJ Pauly D will be spinning and allladies are free. On July 4 at noon it's IndepenDANCE Day, featuring entertainment by Cosmic Gate, Markus Schulz, Jordan Stevens and DJ Scotty Boy. The party starts at 9 a.m. and goes until 7 p.m. There's no cover.

The Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower will host the “Red, White and You” pool party on Sunday, July 4 starting at 11 a.m.

It will be the ultimate Independence Day party, open to the public with free cover, drink and food specials and live entertainment. The ultra sexy girls from BITE® and the cast of American Superstars™ will make special appearances throughout the day to ensure the party keeps rocking.

After a full day of partying, revelers will want to head up to Level 107 Lounge or Air Bar, the highest bar in Las Vegas located on level 108. These will be the best spots on the Strip to watch fireworks all over the Las Vegas valley.

Drinks will be flowing with $2 Jello shots, $18 Absolut Exposure pitchers, $9 Independence Punch and $10 vodka-infused baby watermelon.  

McFadden's Restaurant and Saloon at the Rio is hosting a three-day party beginning with a keg party on July 1. Revelers can tap the keg and take part in beer drinking with $2 keg stands and beer bongs all night long, along with a beer pong tournament starting at 10 p.m. On July 2, Acoustic Soul, an all-request band, plays from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. On July 3, the bar offers $2 PBR and Keystone cans and the ladies are invited to make their own red, white and blue bikinis and compete in McFadden's bar-top bikini contest. The winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize.  

Rockhouse at Imperial Palace will kick off Fourth of July with the ultimate “Road Trip Weekend” July 1 - 5. Road trip revelers will enjoy complimentary cover, two-for-one beers and well drinks, and beer pong competitions all weekend long. Partygoers will also celebrate the nation’s birthday with the Strip’s rowdiest tailgate party, “Red, White and Booze.” The Independence Day bash will feature a stunning lineup of bikini-clad cocktail waitresses and a tailgate menu including mini corn dogs, chimichangas, hamburgers, chicken fingers and fries.

 

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Please note that the County's Red, White & Boom has been cancelled and is being replaced by Red, White & Splash --smaller community events at the following county pools:

 

Pool Locations

Addresses

Cambridge Water Park 3930 Cambridge St.
Desert Breeze Water Park 8275 W. Spring Mountain Road
Desert Inn Pool 3570 Vista Del Monte Dr
Paradise Water Park 4770 Harrison Dr.
Parkdale Water Park 3200 Ferndale St.
Sunrise Pool 2240 Linn Lane
Sunset Pool 2601 E. Sunset Road
Walnut Water Park 3085 Cecile Ave.
Whitney Pool 5700 E. Missouri St.
Indian Springs Community Center & Pool 400 Sky Lane, Indian Springs
Laughlin Community Aquatic Center 3790 S. James Bilbray, Laughlin
Logandale Pool, Grant M. Bowler Park 3280 N. NV Blvd, Logandale
Overton Pool 161 S. Anderson St., Overton

 

Laughlin, Nevada announces:

When: July4, the festivities begin just after dusk
Where: Laughlin
How Much: FREE
to the public along the Laughlin River walk
More Info: 800-227-5245 or 702-298-2214
Enjoyone of the mostspectaular fireworks display in the West choreographed to fabulous patriotic music simulcast on various local radio stations.



Coming Soon! Fourth of July info

 

 

Every year, we try to provide our readers with the best listing of Fourth of July celebrations around the Las Vegas Valley.  This year will be no exception.

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The Fourth falls on a Sunday this year so there will be a three day week-end to help celebrate.  What better place than Las Vegas (see our tab for deals) and what better place to find out where all the fireworks and parties will be held than here at the Classic Las Vegas blog!

Las Vegas Strip will be closed to automobile traffic on New Year's Eve -UPDATED

 

Getting around town will be a tad tougher on New Year's Eve night with these closures announced:

From the Las Vegas Sun:

Getting around Las Vegas will be a little more difficult than normal Thursday night as thousands of people descend on the city to ring in the new year, closing the Strip to vehicle traffic for the night.

Las Vegas Boulevard will be closed from Sahara Avenue to Russell Road from 7 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Beginning at 6 p.m., walkways, elevators and escalators along the boulevard will be shut down and hotels and other Strip business close their driveways.

Metro Police will beginning closing roads that connect to the strip at 6:30 p.m.

Because the Strip will be closed to allow for foot traffic, cars also will not be allowed to use the east-west arterials to go through the area, including Tropicana Avenue, Harmon Avenue and Flamingo Road.

Locals who want to get from one side of town to the other will need to use roads north of Sahara or south of Russell, or take one of the valley’s freeways.

Freeway ramps on Interstate 15 will be partially closed to only allow traffic to go west on the arterials beginning between 5 and 6 p.m.

If you want to get around the valley without driving, the Regional Transportation Commission is offering free bus service valley-wide from 6 p.m. Thursday to 9 a.m. Friday. Buses will then run on a reduced Saturday schedule for the rest of New Year’s Day.

The bus will also offer free service from the new Centennial Hills Park and Ride lot on Grand Montecito Parkway, near Durango Drive and Elkhorn Road. The buses will go from the lot to downtown Las Vegas from 5 p.m. New Year’s Eve to 4 a.m. New Year’s Day.

Because of the closure of the Strip, the double-decker Deuce service will only run on Las Vegas Boulevard from downtown to Sahara Avenue.

In addition, routes 105 (Martin L. King), 108 (Paradise) 116 (Koval/Industrial) and 207 (Alta/Steward) will have detours during the street’s closure.

Celebrations on the Strip officially end at 1 a.m., when cleaning crews move in to get the road reopened by 4 a.m.

The Fremont Street Experience will have restrictions as well on New Year’s Eve.

The pedestrian street will close at 5 p.m. Gates to enter a party, which costs $10 for locals and $20 for out-of-towners, open at 6 p.m.

New Years Eve also brings tighter restrictions for minors and drinkers on the Strip and in downtown.

City and county ordinances ban cans and bottles on the Strip and in downtown areas from 6 p.m. Dec 31 to 5 a.m. Jan. 1.

Metro also asks partygoers not to carry large backpacks or other bags that could carry cans or bottles.

A parent or legal guardian must accompany children under the age of 18 from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the Strip.

Don't Drink and Drive

Drunken revelers have several options for getting home safely this new year.

The Regional Transportation Commission will offer free bus rides along its regular bus routes from 6 p.m. today until 9 a.m. New Year's Day.

The Designated Drivers program makes sure both inebriated drivers and their vehicles get home safely. It's free over the New Year's Eve holiday. The program's number is 456-RIDE (7433).

And AAA Nevada will pour you into a tow truck cab and haul your vehicle home.

The ride is free for the first five miles; after that drivers must pay the company's regular towing fee, which varies.

The service is offered from 6 p.m. today until 6 a.m. New Year's Day. Its number is 800-222-HELP (4357).

If none of these options appeal to you, there's always a cab.

DON'T SHOOT, EITHER

North Las Vegas police are again promising stepped-up enforcement of firearms laws to reduce celebratory gunfire meant to ring in the New Year.

It's part of the city's "What Goes Up Must Come Down" campaign.

Additional officers will be on patrol tonight, with some specifically assigned to respond to gunfire calls.

The extra officers are necessary to "reduce this reckless behavior before someone is seriously injured or killed," Police Chief Joe Forti said.

Residents should call 911 if they see someone firing a gun and can help police pinpoint the shooter's location. But refrain from reporting "possible gunfire" because those noises often turn out to be fireworks, police said.