NEW YEAR’S EVE: FIREWORKS AND PARTIES Fireworks
Las Vegas will close out 2023 with fireworks, concerts and parties this weekend. Several resorts on the Strip will launch fireworks as part of “America’s Party 2024,” while downtown Las Vegas has the Fremont Street Experience’s annual bash and the Downtown Grand celebrates its 10th anniversary. Here is a list of events happening at resorts, casinos and other venues around the valley.
Glittering Lights
The drive-through holiday attraction at Las Vegas Motor Speedway will be open from 4:30 to 10 p.m. A fireworks show will be presented at 9 p.m. glitteringlightslasvegas.com
Lake Las Vegas
A fireworks display for an East Coast countdown will launch at 9 p.m.
Plaza
Fireworks show at midnight. plazahotelcasino.com
Parties Aria
Jewel Nightclub features a DJ set by Lil Jon, doors open at 9 p.m., tickets start at $30 for women and $50 for men at taogroup.com. Easy’s Cocktail Lounge offers live music by Sahara Prade 9 p.m.12:30 a.m. Table reservations are available at easysvegas.com.
Boulder Station
The Railhead features Bailonga a la Mexicana with Zigma and DJ Paco from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m., free admission. Game On hosts a party starting at 8 p.m. with a DJ and $30 all-you-can-drink domestic beers and a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. boulderstation.com
Caesars Palace
John Oliver and Seth Meyers perform at 8 p.m. in the Colosseum; tickets start at $69.95 at ticketmaster.com. Steve Aoki takes over Omnia Nightclub, doors open at 9 p.m., tickets start at $100 for women and $150 for men; VIP with $100 bar card starts at $175 for women and $225 for men at taogroup.com. Vanderpump Cocktail Garden offers a DJ, countdown and champagne toast 10 p.m.-1 a.m., tickets start at $100. Alto Bar features a DJ and bottle service, packages start at $250. nyeonthestrip.com
Circa
The Legacy Club’s New Year’s Eve: Sky High Celebration features fireworks viewing, live music, passed hors d’oeuvres and fire pit seating 10 p.m.-1 a.m., tickets start $399; VIP table packages are available. circalasvegas.com
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Demi Lovato performs in The Chelsea at 10:30 p.m.; tickets start at $175. The Ice Rink hosts a fireworks viewing party, with a DJ, open bar, champagne toast and ice skate rental; doors open at 9 p.m. and tickets start at $200 ($100 for ages 20 and younger). DJ Pauly D takes over Marquee Nightclub, doors open at 9 p.m., tickets start at $30 for women and $50 for men; VIP with $100 bar card starts at $105 for women and $125 for men at (events.taogroup.com). Clique Bar & Lounge features sounds by DJ Filitom (7-10 p.m.) and DJ Rod Epic (10 p.m.close), and a three-hour open bar package starting at $115 from 9 p.m. to midnight.
The Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails features music by the 422’s, tickets start at $69. cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
The Cromwell
Comedian and actor Kevin Hart hosts the New Year’s Eve party at Drai’s Nightclub, which features a performance by Chris Brown, tickets start at $250 for women and $300 for men; table packages are available. draislv.com
Downtown Grand
The Downtown Grand will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a New Year’s Eve bash starting at 8 p.m. on the casino floor with DJS, a champagne toast, a countdown and a chance to win $1,000,000 cash. There will also be an all-you-can-drink package available 10 p.m. to midnight for $50. downtowngrand.com
Durango
Bel-aire Lounge’s Rose Ball features DJ Sax Duo Roger & Roco, open bar, hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast, 9 p.m. to midnight, tickets start at $95 at belaireloungelv.com. New Year’s Eve Bash at Mijo Modern Mexican Restaurant features an open bar and bites showcasing Mijo’s signature dishes, 9 p.m.-midnight, tickets start at $95 at the door. High Maintenance performs 7:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Oasis Lounge. DJ Amanda Rose spins 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at Nicco’s Prime Cuts & Fresh Fish. durangoresort.com
Ellis Island
The Front Yard will offer a select open bar 9 p.m.-1 a.m. for $65. The hotel-casino also has a DJ, champagne toast and will allow access to the top floor of the parking garage to view the fireworks. ellisislandcasino.com
Fremont Street Experience
Fremont Street Experience NYE Time of Your Life Festival features performances by Third Eye Blind, Big Gigantic, Blackstreet, Kid N’ Play, Tone Loc, Young MC, Eric Forbes, Craze and Beach Weather, a Silent Discos, and digital fireworks on the Viva Vision screen. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $50. vegasexperience.com/nye
Green Valley Ranch Resort
DJ Kaos spins 9 to 1 a.m. in the Estancia Ballroom, free admission. Mirko Barbesino performs 5:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Hank’s Fine Steaks & Martinis. DJ Toast spins 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. at Drop Bar, free admission. greenvalleyranch.com Horseshoe Las Vegas Dita Von Teese performs at 10:30 p.m. in the Jubilee Theater, tickets start at $59 at ticketmaster.com. The Indigo Lounge offers a party starting at 7 p.m., $50. nyeonthestrip.com
JW Marriott/ Rampart Casino
Casino-wide party with DJ Premonition spinning 6 to 9 p.m. in the Round
Bar, followed by Cool Change 9 p.m.2 a.m.. Complimentary party favors and a champagne toast at midnight. theresortatsummerlin.com
Linq Promenade
Brooklyn Bowl: Doors open at 9:30 p.m. for Gimme Gimme Disco: ABBA Tribute Night, tickets start at $34.55 at brooklynbowl.com/las-vegas. Jimmy Kimmel’s Comedy Club: Magician Farrell Dillon performs at 4:30 p.m., guests with reserved seating will receive a poster, popcorn or cookie as well as a photo. Luenell performs stand-up at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., tickets start at 29.99 for the 7:30 p.m. show. The 9:30 p.m. show includes a New Year’s Eve celebration, tickets start at $82.99; package specials are available. jimmykimmelscomedyclub.com
Mandalay Bay
Doors open at 9 p.m. for the Foundation Room’s NYE 2024 with open bar. General admission to the Foundation Room Lounge is $150, includes open bar 9-11 p.m. (does not include a table, seating or fireworks viewing); VIP admission is $250 and includes open bar until venue closes (does not include a table, seating or fireworks viewing). Dining and lounge packages are also available. houseofblues.com/lasvegas
MGM Grand
Fat Joe headlines Hakkasan Nightclub, doors open at 9 p.m., tickets start at $30 for women and $50 for men; VIP with $100 bar card starts at $105 for women and
$125 for men. taogroup.com
New York-new York
The Brooklyn Bridge hosts the Bridge Bash at 9 p.m. with DJS, dancers, party favors, open bars, food offerings from local food trucks and view of the fireworks, tickets start at $318.44. newyorknewyork.com/ entertainment
The Orleans
Bailiwick’s Sip & Sounds Ball features an open bar, a DJ, small bites, party favors and more, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets start at $135, call 702-365-7337. orleans.boydgaming.com
Palace Station
The hotel-casino offers a complimentary photo booth and party favors located on the casino floor, free admission. palacestation.com
Palms
Ghostbar hosts a party on the 55th floor with a DJ and access to the patio to view the fireworks, doors open at 9 p.m., ticket packages are $105 (includes two drink tickets) or $185 (includes four drink tickets); indoor and outdoor table packages are available. palms.com
Park MGM
Bruno Mars rings in 2024 with a performance at Dolby Live at 9 p.m.; ticket prices vary. ticketmaster.com
Planet Hollywood Resort
Kelly Clarkson performs at 8 p.m. in the Bakkt Theater; tickets start at $79. ticketmaster.com
Plaza
The casino floor will feature a complimentary champagne toast at midnight. The Sand Dollar Downtown’s NYE 2024 party features live music and hand-crafted cocktails, with free admission and access to the downtown fireworks show. A NYE room package (two night minimum) includes access to the fireworks viewing party on the Rooftop Pool. plazahotelcasino.com
Red Rock Resort
Empire Records plays at 9 p.m. at Rocks Lounge, doors open at 8 p.m., $35-$40. DJ Que spins 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. at Lucky
Bar, free admission. Downtown Avenue performs 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Lobby Bar, free admission. T-bones Chophouse has DJ L1 from 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Rouge Room offers entertainment starting at 9:30 p.m. and beverage packages are available. And, doors open at 8:30 p.m. for the New Year’s Eve $24,000 Glitter Bingo Party; buy-in is $50 and the game starts at 10:30 p.m. redrockresort.com
Resorts World
Luke Bryan performs at 8 p.m. in the Theatre; tickets start at $47 at axs.com. Kaskade headlines Zouk Nightclub, doors open at 10 p.m., tickets start at $125 for women and $175 for men at zoukgrouplv. com. Club Space and Insomniac’s Factory 93 present the Forever Midnight NYE festival Dec. 30-31. On New Year’s Eve, the festival begins at 6 p.m. General admission starts at $149.99 ($249.99 for VIP). rwlasvegas.com/ new-years-eve-celebration
Rio
Voodoo Lounge hosts a fireworks viewing party from the 50th and 51st floors from 10 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. The viewing party features an open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres and DJS, $175. riolasvegas.com/ newyearviews
Sahara Las Vegas
Casbar Lounge and Azilo Ultra Lounge offer live music, entertainment and select open bar packages from 8 p.m. to 1 am. Tickets start at $145. saharalasvegas.com
Santa Fe Station
Stoney’s North Forty NYE celebration features Flamingo Twin at 10 p.m., tickets start at $20 at stoneysnorthforty.com. Thigh Voltage, an all female tribute band to AC/DC, performs at 10:30 p.m. in the Chrome Showroom. The show features a countdown, party favors and champagne toast, tickets start at $30. 4949 Lounge features a DJ and $100 all-you-can-drink special 10 p.m.-1 a.m. (RSVP for booth at 702-290-4675). santafestation.com
Silverton
“Skip the Strip” features bottomless drinks at all casino bars 7 to 10 p.m., and entry to the “Moulin Rouge”-themed DJ Dance Party at 10 p.m. in the Veil Pavilion (cash bar). Tickets are $35 in advance or $60 day of event. Tickets to the dance party only are $15. silvertoncasino.com/entertainment
South Point
The Alley Cats perform at New Year’s at
Noon in the Showroom. Tickets are $24, includes party favors, confetti celebration and champagne toast. Wes Winters plays lounge-style jazz 5 to 7 p.m. in the Grandview Lounge, free admission. Doug Taylor performs starting at 3 p.m. in the Silverado Lounge, free admission. “Human Nature: Back to the Sound of Motown” includes a four-course dinner, open bar, party favors and more at 8 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom, tickets are $169. The Bronx Wanderers perform at
10:30 p.m. in the Showroom, tickets are
$75 and include two drinks, party favors and more. The Spazmatics entertain in the Exhibit Hall starting at 10 p.m., tickets are $95 and include an open bar, party favors, hors d’oeuvres, confetti celebration and a champagne toast. southpointcasino.com/nye
The Strat
“Party at the Top” an the indoor observation deck featuring party favors, a DJ and more, 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., $165 advance ($200 day of). Remix Lounge features music by Klique 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., followed by DJ Santos into the early morning hours, free admission. thestrat.com
Sunset Station
Red Corvette, a Prince tribute band, performs at 11 p.m. in Club Madrid, tickets start at $35. John Allred plays 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Gaudi Bar, free admission. Daniel Echo performs 8 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Rosalita’s Cantina, free admission. New Year’s Eve at Strike Zone offers $250 per lane for up to five guests with three hours of bowling, shoe rental, party favors, prizes, pizza and more, 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. (check-in begins at 8:30 p.m.), call 702-547-7656 for reservations. And, doors open at 8:30 p.m. for the $10,000 New Year’s Eve Super Session Bingo Party with cocktails, party favors and daubers; entry fee is $40 and the session starts at 10 p.m. sunsetstation.com
Wynn Las Vegas
David Blaine performs at 8 p.m. in the Encore Theater; tickets start at $69.95. A New Year’s Eve package starts at $202.40 and includes two show tickets, two glasses of champagne, two commemorative VIP show laminates and early entry. The Chainsmokers will take over XS Nightclub. Under the Stars tickets start at $50 for women and $65 for men; allaccess tickets start at $125 for women and $200 for men; table packages are available. wynnlasvegas.com