New Year's eve is a great time to be in Vegas. Ring out the old and ring in the new, the Las Vegas way. New Year's eve in Las Vegas is always packed on the Vegas strip and don't expect this year to be any different. The 2017 - 2018 Las Vegas new year's eve celebrations drew over 330,000 visitors to Las Vegas and this year's crowd is expected to be larger. The entire 4 miles of the Vegas strip, from Russell to Sahara, which covers all hotels from Mandalay Bay at the Strip’s southern end to Stratosphere at the north, will be closed down to traffic around 6pm.
On this night, the Vegas Strip becomes a giant pedestrian mall and everyone parties outside till midnight. Tens of thousands of visitors walk the Vegas strip decked out in silly hats, noisemakers and holiday cheer. Las Vegas New Years eve 2019 will include a spectacular fireworks show.
It's going to be freezing! Bundle up. It also helps to have a plan 3 or 4 hours before midnight. If you plan to celebrate indoors, remember once it hits 11:00 p.m., majority of the hotels on the Strip stop letting people in.(You will require a room key to access the property). They re-open their doors around 1:00 a.m. (To avoid crazy drunk people I guess). Actually it's their way of keeping the crowds inside the casino within occupancy limits set by Clark county. You don't want to find yourself stuck outside and have to use the bathroom.
If you don't want to spend money on hotel, food and don't like crowds, New Year's is not the time to be in Vegas. People come from all over the world for this holiday and it's as busy as it gets. Sadly everything is really expensive during this time. (Sample New Year's Eve Menu Prices )
2019 Las Vegas New Year's Eve Fireworks
If you are looking for a place to be on New Years eve as the clock strikes 12 midnight, you should know that the world-famous Las Vegas Strip will be the site for America's Party.
The 2019 Las Vegas strip fireworks display calls for fireworks to be shot from seven casino rooftops this year. There will be music choreographed to hits like "Auld Lang Syne"(Mariah Carey), "Luck Be A Lady"(Frank Sinatra) and "All Night Long" (Lionel Richie) and fireworks shot from the rooftops (South to North) of the
| MGM Grand Hotel & Casino | ARIA Resort & Casino |
| Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino | Caesars Palace |
| Treasure Island | The Venetian |
| Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower |
The fireworks show will last 8 minutes and 18 seconds and consist of more than 80,000 fireworks explosions, choreographed to one-of-a-kind performance with an exhilarating music mix.
Besides getting to the Vegas strip early and securing a great spot with a view of the roof-top of one of the hotels listed above, another great place to enjoy great view of the midnight fireworks is the upper floors of various parking garages.
The High Roller observation wheel at The LINQ Promenade is 550 feet above the Las Vegas strip and offers a 360-degree view of the entire surrounding valley. Offering one of the best spots to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks display.
If you can get there early, any of the pedestrian bridges across the Strip will provide the perfect view of the fireworks.
Other good vantage points are the SkyFall Lounge on the 64th level of Delano Las Vegas and Foundation Room on the 63rd floor of Mandalay Bay. These venues offer a bird's eye view of all the action on The Vegas Strip with an outdoor patio and floor-to-ceiling windows facing The Strip.
The Ice Rink New Year's Eve Fireworks Viewing Party at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. Ring in 2019 with an open bar, live DJ and ice skating with unmatched views of the Las Vegas Strip. See details below
The outdoor patios at Nine Fine Irishmen at New York-New York will put you right in the middle of all the action and great spots to watch the fireworks.
ARIA provides a fireworks viewing area on the ARIA Main Porte Cochere between 11:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.
Besides the Vegas strip, another great place to rock the night away and ring in 2019 in Las Vegas would be at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Vegas.
The Fremont Street New Year's Eve party, themed America's Party is always a blast. This year the best of the best will be performing hours of live concerts. There will be on stage pyrotechnics and surprises galore. Enjoy 12 bands on four stages, including a dazzling EDM stage with alluring dancers and aerialists. Here are a few things you should know about this event:
It's an adult only event. You must be 21 yrs old to attend.
Tickets: $35 September 24- December 25, 2018
$45 December 26-December 30, 2018
$45 December 31, 2018 (at SlotZilla Box Office/Gates or online)
*LET + transaction fee additional $5
Get there early to pick up your tickets. Tickets will be available for purchase at Fremont Street Experience entry gates, and the SlotZilla ticket office (next to Walgreens)
Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall closes to the public at 5:00 p.m.
Gates open for ticketed guests with valid event wristbands at 6:00 p.m.
Capacity is limited so plan to get there early
No strollers, no packaged beverages, no coolers, no chairs, no backpacks/luggage/bags, no masks, no weapons, no glass/aluminum will be permitted.
Gate Entrance Locations: Main Street, 3rd Street and 4th Street
Parking: Available at the Fremont Street Experience garage, parking fees apply.
What to expect at this years "America's Party" New Year's Eve 2019 celebration
The premiere of a new Viva Vision light show featuring, The Killers.
Usher in the New Year with the Mayor of Las Vegas, Carolyn Goodman.
Enjoy roaming, Broadway-quality entertainment throughout the evening.
Sing along to all your favorite hits performed by 12 bands on four stages, including an EDM stage.
Catch dazzling pyrotechnic displays on each of the stages.
Watch the Times Square ball drop live on the largest digital display in the world.
Fly into the New Year Superman-style on the SlotZilla Zoomline.
Downtown/Fremont Street Experience NYE Schedule
4:00 p.m.– The Fremont Street Experience, the pedestrian mall will be closed to the public
5:00 p.m.– The Fremont Street Experience gates open for ticketed guests with valid event wristbands.
Concert Time: 6:00pm - 4:00am
Las Vegas New Year's Eve 2019 survival tips
Get to the strip early, around 5 or 6 p.m. Earlier if possible because they will close the strip down around 6 p.m.
If you plan to ring in the New Year at Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas, plan to get there early.
If you drive, park your car in the hotel garage nearest to where you'll be partying. Most Strip Valet and Self-Park garages are expected to be full by 5:00 pm. Once you park, do the smart thing and take a photo of the garage and floor where you parked, incase you need it later. Remember, you won't be able to leave until well after midnight.
If you're going to a party in a club, enjoy it for all it's worth considering what it will cost to get in. Also be aware you can step outside to watch the New Year's fireworks displays but check with the club first.
Dress warm. Las Vegas is a desert and it gets very cold at night.
Beware of the "mystery kissers", who just kiss someone at random at the New Year. They're OK and funny,
It does get crowded and very loud. Basically, it's lots of people, food, alcohol, music, dancing, drunks and 100% fun.
Just because you are in Vegas doesn't mean there are no laws. Take a minute to read the Las Vegas New Years Eve Ordinances to understand what you can and cannot get away with. The cops here do not play and the famous, "I'am a tourist" excuse does not work for them.
Don't be afraid to sip your favorite drink as you go - alcohol is allowed to be consumed on the streets for this holiday celebration. (Must be 21 yrs or older) - metal and glass containers are banned.
Beware of the city's general curfew and the Fremont Street area curfew. Anyone under 18 years old must now be accompanied by an adult.
The Las Vegas Monorail will be the only public transportation operating on the strip. Trains will be running until 3 a.m. Jan. 1.
Bus Routes 201 (Tropicana Avenue), 202 (Flamingo Road), and 203 (Spring Mtn. Road / Desert Inn Road / Lamb Blvd) will provide the closest possible access to the Strip but will not stop on the Strip.
If you are planing to get to a particular hotel on the Strip after the strip closure, here are buses and New Years Eve bus stops close to the Vegas strip.
Note: The Vegas Strip is scheduled to close to vehicle traffic around 6:00 p.m. on New Year's Eve
Counting down to midnight as you party above the rest in one of the comfortable High Roller cabins which includes priority boarding and a special Champagne toast.
Admission Starting at $150 per person
NYE 2019 Bridge Bash at New York-New York
Party on the Brooklyn Bridge at New York-New York Las Vegas as the DJ mixes up the hottest hits.
General Admission $135
8 p.m. - Midnight
Tickets include access to the Bridge Party, Open bar, DJs, Dancing, and phenomenal view of the fireworks.
NYE 2019 Unicorn Partyland at Tom's Urban
Ring in 2019 in style at Tom's Urban as you party to two DJs playing hits from 80s, 90's and today.
General Admission $150
8 p.m. - Midnight
Tickets include a premium open bar, unlimited small plates, live music, glow party favors, premium view of the fireworks and a champagne toast at midnight!
Countdown to 2019 at Bar at Bar Times Square
A countdown to 2019 at the Bar at Times Square
Ring in 2019 with dueling pianos, party favors and a champagne toast at midnight!
Standing Room $25
Preferred Guaranteed Seating $50
8 p.m. - 3:30 a.m.
*Must be at least 21 years of age to attend any of the events.
Skyline Spectacular – 108th Floor Observation Deck
Unlimited 3-hour premium brand open bar, DJ's, Go Go dancers and performance artists. Specialty drinks and Martini Luges, Chef's specialty food stations, party favors and champagne toast, with a great view of the fireworks at midnight. Time: 9:30pm to 12:30am. Entry: from $250 (Plus taxes) No Guaranteed Seating. All guests must be 21 or older and present valid ID.
Level 107 SkyLounge Celebration (107th Floor)
Offers a 2 hour open bar (10pm to Midnight), Cash Bar – Midnight to 4am, Limited Cash Food Menu 10pm to Midnight. Party Favors, Great view of the Fireworks at midnight as you party with Club DJ.
Time: 10pm to 4am Entry: $199, per person (Plus taxes); No Guaranteed Seating, except with VIP package
Ring in the New Year at Lake Las Vegas, with Live music, special menus at Village restaurants and an incredible free Fireworks Show displayed over the lake at midnight to help ring in 2019. The fireworks display can be easily viewed from the MonteLago Village and the Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort and Spa.
Monday, December 31 at Midnight at MonteLago Village Free
Costa Di Lago, Henderson, NV 89011
702-564-4785
Ring in the New Year at Plaza Hotel & Casino in Downtown. December 31, 2018 with a spectacular fireworks show lighting up the downtown skyline at midnight
New Year's Eve at The Ice Rink
Enjoy skating, an open bar and a live DJ while viewing spectacular fireworks exploding over the Las Vegas Strip from the rooftop Ice Rink at Boulevard Pool.
Time: 7 pm
Tickets from $50
| Date | Nightclub | Appearing |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Dec 30 | Hakkasan | Tiesto |
| Mon Dec 31 | Hakkasan | J. Cole |
| Sat Dec 29 | OMNIA Nightclub | Zedd |
| Sun Dec 30 | OMNIA Nightclub | Kaskade |
| Mon Dec 31 | OMNIA Nightclub | Calvin Harris |
| Mon Dec 31 | JEWEL Nightclub | TYGA |
| Mon Dec 31 | OAK Nightclub | Lil John |
| Mon Dec 31 | TAO Nightclub | Gucci Mane |
| Sat Dec 29 | XS Nightclub | Marshmello |
| Sun Dec 30 | XS Nightclub | Diplo |
| Mon Dec 31 | XS Nightclub | The Chainsmokers |
| Sat Dec 29 | Intrigue Nightclub | Alesso |
| Sun Dec 30 | Intrigue Nightclub | RL Grime |
| Mon Dec 31 | Intrigue Nightclub | Dillon Francis |
| Sun Dec 30 | LIGHT Nightclub | Rick Ross |
| Mon Dec 31 | LIGHT Nightclub | Ludacris |
| Mon Dec 31 | Marquee Nightclub | French Montana |
| Sat Dec 29 | Drai's Nightclub | Lil Wayne |
| Sun Dec 30 | Drai's Nightclub | Big Sean |
| Mon Dec 31 | Drai's Nightclub | Future LIVE |
| Sun, Dec. 30 | Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop | DJ Paul Oakenfold |
| Mon Dec 31 | Foundation Room | NYE 2019 |
| Mon Dec 31 | House of Blues | Paint the Carnival Gold |
| Mon Dec 31 | Hyde Bellagio | Countdown By The Lake |
Ring in 2019 with GRAMMY Award-Winning Superstar Bruno Mars Bruno with special guests Boyz II Men at T-Mobile Arena
Dates: Dec. 30 and Monday, Dec. 31
Time: Both shows are scheduled to begin at 8 p.m.
Mandalay Bay Events Center
Performing: Maroon 5: Red Pill Blues Tour 2018
Sunday, Dec. 30 and Monday, Dec. 31, 2018
Doors open at 8 p.m.
LADY GAGA ENIGMA Shows at Park Theater
Appearing: Lady Gaga
December 28, 30 & 31, 2018
Kick off New Year's Eve Weekend with Ariana Grande at The Cosmopolitan
Performing: Ariana Grande
Saturday, Dec. 29, 2018
Doors open at 10 p.m.
Ring in 2019 with Imagine Dragons at The Cosmopolitan
Performing: Imagine Dragons
Monday, Dec. 31, 2018
Doors open at 9.30 p.m.
Las Vegas New Years Eve Free Transportation
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) offers free transit rides for the New Year's Eve holiday, from Monday, Dec. 31 at 6 p.m. through Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 9 a.m.
Free rides on New Year's Eve apply to all RTC transit routes throughout the Las Vegas Valley, including the Strip & Downtown Express, Centennial Express, Westcliff Airport Express and the Boulder Highway Express and Henderson & Downtown Express services.
The RTC is encouraging everyone to celebrate responsibly and to take advantage of the free transit service as they ring in 2019.
Available to members and nonmembers AAA's Tipsy Tow program will offer a free ride up to 10 miles for tipsy motorists and their vehicles from 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, New Year's Day. The service is available by calling 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357)
**No AAA membership required!
The following items are prohibited on the Strip and Downtown during the New Year's Eve festivities from December 31, 6:00 pm – January 1, 6:00 am.
Large bags, computer bags, camera bags or any bag larger than 12" x 6" x12" (exclusive of handles).
Glass Bottles / Glass Containers
Coolers
Briefcases
Backpacks
Fanny packs
Cinch bags
Luggage of any kind
Strollers, carts, or any vehicle propelled by humans, electricity, or mechanical means, unless a permit specifically authorizes the use of such item.
Respect the Ban and enjoy the party
If you plan to drive to or around the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street area on December 31, 2018, you need to be aware of the following road closures.
Las Vegas Boulevard (The Strip), from Sahara Avenue at the North end to Russell Road at the South end will be closed to vehicular traffic from 6:00 p.m. until 4:00 a.m.
I-15 Freeway off-ramps onto eastbound Tropicana Avenue, Flamingo Road and Spring Mountain Road are set to close at 5:00pm
All other streets, roads and alleys leading Westbound onto Las Vegas Blvd (Strip) between Sahara Ave. and Mandalay Bay Road from Koval Lane will be closed at 5:45 p.m..
All streets, roads and alleys leading onto Las Vegas Blvd (Strip) between Sahara Ave. and Mandalay Bay Road will be closed with all barricades in place at 6:00 p.m.
LVMPD Traffic Officers begin clearing all vehicular traffic off Las Vegas Blvd between Sahara Ave and Mandalay Bay Road. at 6:15 p.m.
Las Vegas Blvd. (Strip) along with all inbound roads leading onto Las Vegas Blvd. will be fully closed to vehicle traffic at 6:45 p.m.
All moving walkways, escalators and elevators leading to or crossing the Vegas Strip are set to be turned off between 6:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Las Vegas Blvd. fully opens to pedestrian traffic at approximately 6:45 p.m.
In Downtown Las Vegas, Fourth Street to Main Street, and Carson Ave to Ogden Ave, will be closed to vehicular traffic from 7 a.m. Dec. 31 until 5 a.m. Jan. 1.
On New Year's Eve, the Fremont Street Experience pedestrian mall closes to the public at 5:00 p.m. Gates open for ticketed guests with valid event wristbands at 6:00 p.m.
The Free tram stops at ARIA/Park MGM, Crystals and Bellagio will be closed between the hours of 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Las Vegas Blvd (Strip) Re-opening after midnight
All moving walkways, elevators and escalators leading to or crossing Las Vegas Boulevard will resume operation at approximately 12:15 a.m.
Barricades on the Vegas Strip are set to be cleared by 1:30 a.m. with street cleaning beginning around 2:00 a.m. (from South to North) and the re-opening of streets at 3:30 a.m.
Reopening of off-ramps from I-15 onto Eastbound Tropicana Ave, Flamingo Road and Spring Mountain Road by NHP/NDOT begins at 3:30 a.m. All other streets, roads and alleys leading onto Las Vegas Blvd between Sahara Ave and Russell Road will begin re-opening at at 3:30 a.m..
For more information, call 702-828-3394 or visit lvmpd.com
How to get to the Vegas Strip for the NYE Celebration
The Vegas Strip will be closed to traffic at 6:00 pm on New Years Eve. Bus detours will begin at approximately 5:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve and will end at approximately 3 a.m. on New Year's Day. (Closest Bus Stop to various Strip hotels)
To ride the bus to the NYE celebrations, here are things you need to know:
Routes 201 (Tropicana Avenue), 202 (Flamingo Road), and 203 (Spring Mtn. Road / Desert Inn Road / Lamb Blvd) will provide the closest possible access to the Strip but will not stop on the Strip.
The Deuce on the Strip service will operate on the Strip until it is closed to traffic. After 5:30pm, the Deuce on the Strip service will operate from the Fremont Street Experience to Mandalay Bay via Paradise Road & Koval Lane at approximately a 20-minute frequency.
The Strip & Downtown Express (SDX) will operate from the Las Vegas Premium Outlets North to the South Strip Transfer Terminal via Industrial Road & Dean Martin Drive at a 20-minute frequency until 4:00 a.m. on New Year's Day.
Driving or taking a Taxi
If you have to drive or take a taxi during the Strip closure, travel will remain unrestricted (East-West) on Sahara Avenue, Mandalay Bay Road, Desert Inn Road, and (North-South) on Frank Sinatra Drive, Koval Lane, Russell Road, US95 and I-215 throughout the evening.
Harmon Avenue (bridge) will be limited to vehicle traffic from the West side of Las Vegas Blvd leading to City Center by hotels guests only. Vehicle traffic on Harmon Avenue East of Las Vegas Blvd. will be limited to access to Hotel properties only.
Uber and Rideshare
Uber and other rideshare services will be able to drop off registered hotel guests and those with venue reservations at most Strip hotels. However rideshares WILL NOT have any pick-up services during The Strip closure starting at 6:00 p.m. Please contact your hotel Front Desk or Concierge for more information.
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RTC buses will operate a SUNDAY schedule on Christmas Day and will resume regular scheduled hours on Tuesday, December 26.
RTC buses will operate a SUNDAY schedule on New Year's Day and will resume regular scheduled hours on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
Fremont Street at New Year's Eve
