4th of July FireWorks

[KeepItReel]

Where is the best Hotel/Casino to stay to be able to see the heart of the fireworks? Or where is a good place to go to take pictures of the fireworks from? Your help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You,

[d360]

The Stratosphere would be good for a distance shot showing the whole strip but not a great hotel to stay at. Mandalay Bay would be a nicer hotel but get a room facing back towards the strip. I would shoot something that shows the whole strip is possible since the fireworks happen up and down the strip not just in one area.

Bring a tripod and use timed exposure..

[Userplane]

Hello Everyone!

If you don't want to stay on the strip and you are a local, here are some recommendations for the 4th and firework shows... they all start at different times and if you can't visit... just look to the skies in the directions of each of these events (if you have a clear view).

Sincerely,

Ryan M. Rodriguez


July 4th Spectacular
When: Gates open at 4:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Hills Park, Summerlin
Tickets: $25 general admission in advance and $30 at the gate; $20 for children ages 6-12 in advance and $25 at the gate; and free for children ages 5 and under. Tickets for the Pavilion are $100 and includes food (no children allowed).
More info: 702-895-2787
The Las Vegas Philharmonic will present its annual 4th of July concert. This year will feature soloist Brent Barrett.

Fireworks & Concert at Lake Las Vegas
When: July 4
Tickets: Single ticket prices for the America concert are $100.00 (Floating VIP seats), $75.00 (Reserved Seats) or $40.00 (general admission seats), and do not include tax or handling charges. Children ages 2 and under are free. Call 702-474-4000 or ticketmaster.com
The 1970’s hit group “America” will perform at the annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration at Lake Las Vegas. Also, MonteLago Village will offer two hotel packages for the holiday. Travelers can choose one nights lodging in a one-bedroom suite and receive two tickets to the America concert. Or, guests can choose the “Big Bang Weekend” package, which features two night’s accommodations in a one-bedroom suite, two tickets to the concert on Friday, July 4 and two passes to the Vino di Lago Wine Walk on Saturday, July 5.

Fireworks at Station Casinos
When: 9:30 p.m. July 4
Where: Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch resort, Texas Station, Fiesta Rancho, Sunset Station and Santa Fe Station
The Grucci’s of New York have been commissioned to produce “Lights Over Vegas” for 6 of Station Casinos properties around town. The fireworks show will be choreographed to music paying tribute to America and the fun spirit of Las Vegas and will include songs from artists such as Jimi Hendrix, Frank Sinatra, John Mellencamp, Bruce Springsteen, Yes, James Brown, ZZ Top and Copeland. The musical score to “Lights Over Vegas” will be simulcast live on Beasley Broadcasting’s four radio stations including KKLZ 96.3 FM Classic Hits, KCYE 104.3 FM Coyote Country, KFRH 102.7 Fresh FM and KDWN 720 AM talk radio.

Las Vegas 51s and Fireworks
When: 7:05 p.m. July 2 & 3 with fireworks immediately following the games
Where: Cashman Field
Admission: $13 general admission
More Info: 702-798-7825
The 51s host the Salt Lake Bees. Fireworks will follow the games both nights. July 3rd is also dollar beer night.
(Tip: there’s tons of parking around outside the field - grab some folding chairs and show up about half an hour before the game ends to still see the fireworks!)

[KeepItReel]

We stayed at the Hilton with a great view, but for some reason there was not any fireworks on the strip at all. What a bummer that was and Iwe will not be going to Las Vegas again on the 4th of Julyl unless we know something more definite. Besides Las Vegas was like a ghost town and there was only the locals up and around and very few others. I lost $1500.

See Ya,

[Userplane]

Dear KeepitReel,

Sorry to hear about your situation. My brother said the same thing about the lack of people and fireworks in vegas. He stated that the closest thing to any fireworks on the strip was behind the stratosphere hotel. Hopefully next year will bring better tidings.

Best Wishes for a better 4th,

Ryan M. Rodriguez