▶ FIREWORKS
Scott Cooper, Fireworks by Grucci’s director of business development.
Pyrotechnic displays are expected to launch from nine rooftop locations: MGM Grand, Aria, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island, The Venetian, Resorts World, Fontainebleau and the Strat, according to a news release. Rio will serve as the command center.
The show will be set to music, kicking off with the traditional song “Auld Lang Syne” before diving into more pop, rock and hits like “24K Magic” by Bruno Mars, “Get the Party Started” by Pink and “Dream On” by Aerosmith. The full set can be heard on KOMP 92.3 and 97.1
The Point.
It will take five days to install the pyrotechnics on resort rooftops, manned by 66 pyrotechnicians and more than 90 additional security, engineers and hotel personnel, event organizers said.
Downtown Las Vegas will also join the revelry. The Fremont Street Experience will host its “NYE Time of Your Life Festival” with live performances on three stages from Third Eye Blind, Big Gigantic, Blackstreet, Kid n’ Play and others. Pre-sale tickets are available for $50.
Fremont Street partygoers will get a chance to see fireworks, too, when the Plaza sets off its fireworks show at midnight. A portion of
Main Street, between the Plaza and Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall, will be closed to vehicles during the show.
Revelers and residents also should be aware of major street closures that will take place before and during the fireworks shows.
According to the city of Las Vegas, Interstate 15 offramps at Flamingo Road in both directions will be shut down at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Road closures on Las Vegas Boulevard from Spring Mountain Road to Tropicana Avenue will begin at 6:30. The Strip will be completely shut down to all vehicle traffic by 8.
To help partygoers travel safely, the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is offering free rides on all transit routes from 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 9 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Detour and route details are available online at rtcsnv.com/newyears.