Las Vegas - New Year’s Eve

[+ not2rowdy]

Las Vegas has one of the world's largest New Year’s Eve entertainment extravaganzas. Both The Strip and the Downtown areas will have a lot of activity. Some 300K+ revelers are anticipated. If that’s of interest to you here’s some info:

 

Book early. It will soon be too late. Expect hotel prices on, or near, the Strip and Downtown to be price gouging expense. Don’t forget to add in hidden “resort” and parking fees.

 

https://www.vegas.com/newyears/

https://www.newyearsevelive.net/cities/las-vegas.html

 

Amazing fireworks display on The Strip at the stroke of midnight. About 80K bursts. The fireworks are choreographed to music that is broadcast over various radio stations and internet apps. Local TV stations will have live coverage.

 

Avoid driving New Year’s Eve. The Strip becomes a huge pedestrian walkway and closes to traffic from about mid-afternoon on the 31st until about 6am on the 1st. The closure runs from Sahara Avenue (near the Stratosphere) for about 4 miles south to Russell Road (near Mandalay Bay). The only cross street that is open in between is Desert Inn which runs in a tunnel under the Strip. RTC busses will probably be no cost during the Strip shutdown. But you will be competing with huge numbers of partygoers - so just plan on walking.

 

The Downtown Fremont Street Experience is typically as lively as The Strip. There will be several live bands adding audio to the visual effects of the gigantic Fremont Street light canopy.

 

Major casino hotels on The Strip and Downtown typically limit access to their nightclubs and party venues New Year’s Eve to registered guests.

 

Expect very high security and police presence - both uniformed and undercover. Large bags will not be allowed. This is Las Vegas - there is practically no area on the Strip or Downtown that does not have 24hour video surveillance.

 

Prostitution and sex for hire is illegal in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas has very strict laws regarding drinking and driving.

Recreational marijuana is legal for private use only. It is illegal to use cannabis in public or in a vehicle. Possession on federal land (like National Parks) or public buildings is not permitted. Casinos do not permit marijuana use on their property for fear of risking their gaming licenses. Do not take any “left over” cannabis to the airport! However, if you screw up, there are some “Amnesty” drop boxes in the taxi curb areas before you enter the terminal.

 

https://www.shouselaw.com/nevada/marijuana-possession.html

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/feb/21/pot-disposal-boxes-installed-at-las-vegas-airport/

[+ tassojunior]

Las Vegas has one of the world's largest New Year’s Eve entertainment extravaganzas. Both The Strip and the Downtown areas will have a lot of activity. Some 300K+ revelers are anticipated. If that’s of interest to you here’s some info:

 

Book early. It will soon be too late. Expect hotel prices on, or near, the Strip and Downtown to be price gouging expense. Don’t forget to add in hidden “resort” and parking fees.

 

https://www.vegas.com/newyears/

https://www.newyearsevelive.net/cities/las-vegas.html

 

Amazing fireworks display on The Strip at the stroke of midnight. About 80K bursts. The fireworks are choreographed to music that is broadcast over various radio stations and internet apps. Local TV stations will have live coverage.

 

Avoid driving New Year’s Eve. The Strip becomes a huge pedestrian walkway and closes to traffic from about mid-afternoon on the 31st until about 6am on the 1st. The closure runs from Sahara Avenue (near the Stratosphere) for about 4 miles south to Russell Road (near Mandalay Bay). The only cross street that is open in between is Desert Inn which runs in a tunnel under the Strip. RTC busses will probably be no cost during the Strip shutdown. But you will be competing with huge numbers of partygoers - so just plan on walking.

 

The Downtown Fremont Street Experience is typically as lively as The Strip. There will be several live bands adding audio to the visual effects of the gigantic Fremont Street light canopy.

 

Major casino hotels on The Strip and Downtown typically limit access to their nightclubs and party venues New Year’s Eve to registered guests.

 

Expect very high security and police presence - both uniformed and undercover. Large bags will not be allowed. This is Las Vegas - there is practically no area on the Strip or Downtown that does not have 24hour video surveillance.

 

Prostitution and sex for hire is illegal in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas has very strict laws regarding drinking and driving.

Recreational marijuana is legal for private use only. It is illegal to use cannabis in public or in a vehicle. Possession on federal land (like National Parks) or public buildings is not permitted. Casinos do not permit marijuana use on their property for fear of risking their gaming licenses. Do not take any “left over” cannabis to the airport! However, if you screw up, there are some “Amnesty” drop boxes in the taxi curb areas before you enter the terminal.

 

https://www.shouselaw.com/nevada/marijuana-possession.html

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2018/feb/21/pot-disposal-boxes-installed-at-las-vegas-airport/

 

Gummies and even pens are easy to get through TSA and airlines. I brought 100 gummies and a dozen pens home in my carry-on. Who still smokes raw weed?

[bnm73]

Gummies and even pens are easy to get through TSA and airlines. I brought 100 gummies and a dozen pens home in my carry-on. Who still smokes raw weed?

 

Based on the smells that waft southward every afternoon, I'd say about half of the population of Oakland, CA....and a good number in SF based on the aromas at all the bart stops between Embarcadero and 24th and Mission.

[+ tassojunior]

Based on the smells that waft southward every afternoon, I'd say about half of the population of Oakland, CA....and a good number in SF based on the aromas at all the bart stops between Embarcadero and 24th and Mission.

 

It only takes a few joints to smell up a place. Pot pens don't smell as much but do some. 20 out of 20 people I know have switched from raw weed to vape pens.

[+ Pensant]

It only takes a few joints to smell up a place. Pot pens don't smell as much but do some. 20 out of 20 people I know have switched from raw weed to vape pens.

Plus edibles.

[samhexum]

Maroon 5 plays there at this time annually. Personally I'd rather see Captain & Tennille, so I'll stay home.

 

You can no longer do that. Toni's ex has bought the farm.