The dazzling lights of Las Vegas will have some airborne competition on July 4th.
In addition to fireworks over Caesars Palace on the southern part of Las Vegas Strip at 9 p.m., the Plaza Hotel & Casino downtown promises to have the largest July 4 fireworks show in its history, also at 9 p.m. Hotel guests age 21 and older will be able to watch the show at a viewing party on the Plaza's rooftop pool deck.
The Plaza will continue the celebration the following night with its Welcome to the Weekend Summer Friday Fireworks on July 5 at 9:15 p.m. The pyrotechnics will continue every Friday night through Labor Day weekend.
Suburban Station Casinos will have several viewing parties for their fireworks displays. Fireworks by Grucci shows are set for Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa, Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa & Casino and the new Durango Casino & Resort.
Marking the Fourth for the first time since it opened in December, Durango's Bel-Aire Backyard lawn will host a live DJ. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 for guests age 12 and up $10 for guests 2 to 11 years old. Guests can enjoy craft drinks and small bites available for purchase. For more information visit Durango's website.
The M Resort in Henderson will have a 15-minute fireworks display on July 4. Photo Credit: M Resort
Also in the suburbs, the M Resort in Henderson will have an extended 15-minute fireworks display choreographed to music beginning at 9 p.m. M Pool will offer a special reserved viewing area with access for guests starting at 10 a.m. through the conclusion of the fireworks. Admission to the area is priced at $30 (plus tax and fees) for adults and $10 for children age 10 and under. Access will be limited, and seating will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Daylight Beach Club at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino will host a backyard barbecue party from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on July 4 with classic backyard summer games, complimentary hot dogs and a variety of pool floats. Revelers are encouraged to attend in red, white and blue swimwear. Reservations can be made online.
Entertainment
Among the musical acts set for that week: Lady Gaga will perform at Dolby Live at the Park MGM on July 3, 5 and 6; Garth Brooks will be at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on July 3, 5 and 6; New Edition take the stage at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on July 3, 5 and 6; and DJ Cassidy will be at the Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino July 5 and 6.
Comedians performing in the city that weekend include Whitney Cummings at the Mirage July 6; DL Hughley at the Pearl Concert Theater at the Palms Casino resort on July 5; and Theo Von at the Resorts World Theatre July 5 and 6.