New Year's Eve 2012 Las Vegas

 

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 2010 Las Vegas new year's eve celebrations drew over 320,000 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.

 

This years Las Vegas New Year's Eve celebration is known as America's Party 2012. 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 2012 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 11:00pm all the hotels stop letting people in. They re-open their doors around 12:30am. ( 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.

Besides the Vegas strip, another great place to ring in 2012 in Las Vegas would be at the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Vegas. The New Year's Eve America's Party at Fremont Street is always a blast.

 

This year the best of the best will be performing for 14 combined hours of live concerts on three stages. Here are a few things you should know about this event:

 

These will be tribute bands performing as the following artists.

It's an adult only event. You must be 21 yrs old to attend.

Admission is $30

Get there early to pick up your tickets at the box office.

Gates open 6:00pm

Capacity is limited so plan to get there early

 

 

Who will perform at the Las Vegas 2012 New Year's Eve tribute concert?

America's Party Las Vegas New Year 2012 - Location: Fremont Street Experience

 

1ST Street Stage	3rd Street Stage
6:15pm - 7:30pm - INXS-IVE (INXS)	6:15pm - 7:30pm - FAN HALEN (VAN HALEN)
7:45pm - 9:00pm - ROLLING THE STONE (ROLLING STONES)	7:45 -9:00pm - WANTED (BON JOVI)
9:15 - 10:45pm - LED ZEPAGAIN (LED ZEPPELIN)	9:15 - 10:45pm - ROCK SUGAR (Featured Act)
11pm - 11:45pm - STEEL PANTHER (Featured Act)	11pm - 11:45pm - BONFIRE (AC/DC)
11:53 PM YEAR-IN-REVIEW COUNTDOWN NYE 12:00 AM - 12:10 AM FIREWORKS ON CANOPY LIVE FIREWORKS	11:53 PM YEAR-IN-REVIEW COUNTDOWN NYE 12:00 AM - 12:10 AM FIREWORKS ON CANOPY LIVE FIREWORKS
12:10am - 12:55am - STEEL PANTHER (Featured Act)	12:10am - 12:55am - BONFIRE (AC/DC)
Main Street Stage
6:15pm - 7:30pm - BLONDE DAY (BLONDIE)
7:45pm - 9:00pm - LA VATION (U2)
9.15pm - 10:45pm - NO-DUH (NO DOUBT)
11:00 - 11:45 - RED NOT CHILI PEPPERS (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS)
11:53 PM YEAR-IN-REVIEW COUNTDOWN NYE 12:00 AM - 12:10 AM FIREWORKS ON CANOPY LIVE FIREWORKS
12:10am - 12:55am - RED NOT CHILI PEPPERS (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS)
1:00am - 2:00am - RED NOT CHILI PEPPERS (RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS)

** For tickets call: (702)678-5600 or (877)VEGAS4U

 

Fremont Street New Year's Eve 2012 Light Show Schedule

6:00 PM LIGHT SHOW
7:30 PM LIGHT SHOW
9:00 PM LIGHT SHOW
10:45 PM LIGHT SHOW
1:00 AM LIGHT SHOW

 

KA Internet Offer. Adult tickets from $75.90; Child: from $37.95

 

Coming to Las Vegas New Years Eve 2012

 

Grand Opening New Year's Eve 2012

1OAK Las Vegas ("One of a Kind") - will open at the Mirage Las Vegas on New Year's Eve 2012 at the location of the closed JET Nightclub

 

Watch TJ Austin attempt to set a Guinness World Record by jumping a 747 Jet Liner from Nose to Tail on a Motorcycle at midnight.

Location: directly across from Mandalay Bay Hotel at 4213 Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas Nevada 89119

 

Las Vegas New Year's Eve 2012 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 and 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.

 

The Las Vegas Monorail will be the only public transportation operating on the strip. Trains will be running until 3 a.m. Jan. 1.

 

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.

 

Note: The Vegas Strip is scheduled to close to vehicle traffic around 6:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve

 

2012 Las Vegas New Year's Eve Fireworks

 

If you are looking for the best place on the Vegas strip to be as the clock strikes 12 midnight, you should know that the 2012 Las Vegas strip fireworks display calls for fireworks to be shot from eight casino rooftops this year. There will be music and fireworks shot from the rooftops of the

 

Stratosphere tower,

MGM Grand,

Tropicana,

Caesars Palace,

Planet Hollywood,

Treasure Island (TI) ,

The Venetian, and the

Aria Resort & Casino at MGM Resorts International's CityCenter complex.

 

The fireworks show will last 8 minute, 36 second and consist of more than 56,400 effects accompanied by a soundtrack featuring Sal Soul Orchestra, LMFAO, Lady Gaga, Ne-Yo, Afrojack, Nayer, and Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, Adele, and a finale from ZZ Top's version of "Viva Las Vegas."

 

Tip: Besides getting to the Vegas strip early and securing a great spot with views 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.

 

 

 

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Las Vegas Night Clubs to be seen New Year's Eve 2012

 

Here are a few Las Vegas nightclubs to see or be seen this New Year's eve.

Caesars Palace	Bellagio
PURE Doors open at 8pm Hosted by: Chris Brown Cover Charge: $100.00 ladies & $150.00 men	The Bank Doors open at 10:30pm Appearing: Bruno Mars Cover Charge: $220 and up
The Cosmopolitan	Encore
Ballroom Doors open at 9:30pm Appearing: Stevie Wonder Cover Charge: $292.50 Includes an open bar   Marquee DJ: Kaskade Doors open at 9pm Cover Charge: $250	Surrender Doors open at 9pm Appearing: Will.i.am Cover Charge: $192.50 Men / Women $82.50   XS Doors open at 9:30pm Appearing: Steve Angello Cover Charge: $300 Men / $150 Women
Aria	Riviera
HAZE Appearing: LMFAO Doors Open: 10:30pm Cover Charge: $200 and up	Royale Pavilion 702-794-9433 Appearing: Vanessa Williams Doors Open: 9pm Cover Charge: $70
Hard Rock	Paris
The Joint Appearing: Guns N' Roses   Vanity DJ: Robbie Rivera Doors open at 10pm Cover Charge: $100 and up	Chateau Nightclub & Gardens Hosted by: Kourtney Kardashian & Scott Disick Door Open: 10pm Cover Tickets $100.00
Tropicana Las Vegas	Mandalay Bay
RPM Nightclub (Grand Opening) Featuring: Mary J Blige Time: Doors open at 8pm General Admission Ladies: $55 (plus taxes and fees) Gentlemen: $99 (plus taxes and fees)	House of Blues (702) 632-7777 Doors Open: 9pm NOFX, Lagwagon, Old Man Markley Cover Charge: $40.00 www.hob.com
Palms	Eastside Cannery
Pearl Concert Theater Appearing: John Legend Doors open at 10pm Tickets $112.00 - $250.00   RAIN DJ: Paul Oakenfold Doors open at 10pm Cover Charge: $110 and up	Eastside Event Center Appearing: Commodores Doors open at 9pm Cover Charge: TBA
Planet Hollywood	Palazzo
Gallery Nightclub Doors open at 10pm Host: Holly Madison Cover Charge: $75	Lavo Doors open at 9pm Host: Samantha Ronson Cover Charge: $150 and up
Luxor	Venetian
LAX Doors open at 8pm LIVE Performance: B.o.B Cover Charge: $100 and up	Tao Doors open at 9pm Host: Kim Kardashian Cover Charge: $150 and up (702)388-8338
Mirage	Wynn
1OAK Doors open at 9pm Hosted by Fergie of Black Eyed Peas Cover Charge: $220	Tryst Doors open at 9:30pm Host: Rob Kardashian Cover Charge: Men $125 and Women $50
MGM Grand
Studio 54 Doors open at 9pm Hosted by Pamela Anderson Cover Charge: $150 in advance; $175 at door

 

Other places to Party in Las Vegas on New Years Eve 2012

 

Mandalay Bay 2012 Block Party - www.mandalaybay.com/blockparty

 

2012 New Year's Eve Bridge Bash at New York New York. 9pm - 1am. $150 per person. Tickets: Zumanity Box Office 866-606-7111

 

Station Casino properties plan to welcome 2012 with LIVE entertainment and drink specials. More information

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 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31 until 9 a.m. on New Year's Day, Sunday, Jan.1.

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 new
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 2012.

 

2012 Las Vegas New Year's Eve Road Closures

 

If you plan to drive to or around the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street area on December 31, 2011, you need to be aware of the following road closures.

 

Fremont Street is set to close at 5pm, and it's entertainment gates will open at 6pm

Freeway off-ramps near the Vegas strip are set to close at 5:30pm

Las Vegas Boulevard will be closed to vehicle traffic by 6:30 pm.

Walkways, escalators and elevators on the Vegas Strip are set to be turned off at 6pm.

 

Las Vegas strip opening after midnight

Barricades on the Vegas Strip are set to be cleared by 1 a.m. with street cleaning begining around 2 a.m. and the re-opening of streets at 3 a.m.

 

For more information, call 702-828-3394 or visit lvmpd.com

 

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Share your 2012 New Year's Eve experience in Las Vegas

 

Comments to date: 25. Page 1 of 2.

Mike	Jan 1, 2012
What day better to leave traffic wise, this monday or tuesday? Admin:  Tuesday is the best day. The I-15 will be a nightmare on Monday
hazel	Jan 1, 2012
Best time to leave to go back to California Admin:  between 3 & 4 pm New Year's day or wait till after 8pm
Obee	Dec 31, 2011
I have kids chilling in the adventure dome rite now . I want to go to the stip when shuld I go
Azy	Dec 31, 2011
Unfortunately, me and my friend did not plan yet. all the clubs tickets are sold out. I wished to have my NYE in a crowded place dancing with DJ. any suggestions? happy new year for all thanx
Richard	Dec 31, 2011
If we are staying at the Hilton and want to park in a place we can get out easy, what back hotel lot would you suggest or should we take the monorail?
Denise	Dec 30, 2011
Not a safe place for kids. PERIOD
Mimi	Dec 30, 2011
My friend had to cancel her plans to meet me and now I am flying solo for NYE. Is the strip a good place for a single woman on NYE? I really don't want to go to a club. Admin:  The strip is safe on NYE. Just be street smart. There is also police presence everywhere you look. At the same time, there are drunks everywhere you look. It's lots of fun.
Dialer	Dec 30, 2011
We are going to 1OAK for NYE. It will be our first time at an upscale Vegas night club. How much should we expect to pay for a drink? Any other tips would be appreciated. Thanks. Admin:  1OAK is a new club opening NYE and I hope you already have your tickets. At a cover charge of $220 per person, I think the price of a drink should be the least of your concerns. The price you pay depends on your drink of choice, but expect to pay on the average $15 per drink.
Vit	Dec 30, 2011
I'm arriving ~10:45pm on December 31st, so I know I won't make it in time to the Strip and it will be closed to cars anyway. I will have a rental car. Where is a good place to watch fireworks? Admin:  Opinions will vary on this one, but if you have a rental car, @10:45pm I will suggest driving to the Rio Hotel, 3700 W. Flamingo Road. (parking lot) You will get a great view of the entire strip fireworks from there.
Laura	Dec 30, 2011
We are arriving into the airport tomorrow night at 7.40pm.. How will we get to the mirage hotel with the strip being closed? Admin:  Most hotels on the strip, including the Mirage has a back entrance off the strip. The taxi driver will know which way to take to bypass the Vegas strip
claire	Dec 30, 2011
which party / event would recommend for single girls, mid 30´s?
Denise	Dec 29, 2011
Is it a good idea to take kids to the NYE?
Fremont Street Experience	Dec 28, 2011
TICKETS ARE $30 PER PERSON FOR THE FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE EVENT - THERE IS NOT A LOCALS DISCOUNT NOR ARE TICKETS $20 AS THE ARTICLE ABOVE CLAIMS. Admin:  Thanks for the ticket price update
Jan El Senor	Dec 28, 2011
We need to get to the Hard Rock Hotel NYE from the northwest side of town (Cheyenne & 95). Some of the group get off work at 5 and we may be cutting it close for the Strip closure. If the crossing at Sahara is closed, what is the best alternate route?
Vivian	Dec 28, 2011
is there a cover charge for the strip? fremont street is $20 per person...
carmen	Dec 28, 2011
My husband and I are arriving around 5pm on the 31st. We are staying at the Excalibur. My only concern is that I'm 6 month pregnant. Where would be a nice place to spend New Year's Eve safely? Admin:  It all depends on your budget. All restaurants, bars and clubs are having some sort of NYE celebration. There will be fireworks from the roof tops of 8 resorts, including the Tropicana and MGM Grand across the street from the Excalibur. Being 6 months pregnant, I will suggest staying off the strip and nightclubs because of the crowds.
kaykay	Dec 27, 2011
We are arriving late on the 31st around 9pm. Do you think there will still be a chance for us to get into the strip? What are the best options for us? Admin:  The Vegas strip is less than 4 miles from the airport and it's possible to be on the strip at midnight.
Sue	Dec 26, 2011
We are going to be in vegas with a couple 22 year olds, we are in our 50's, anybody have any suggestions as to fremont vs the strip for a good time for all?
mona	Dec 24, 2011
This is our 1st time in LV for New Years. C We are in our 50's. Should we go to Fremont St. Or the strip? Admin:  You will enjoy Fremont Street better but there is a cover charge to attend the fremont street live concert.
Kaitlyn	Dec 18, 2011
im telling u fremont is the best.You have all the fun of the strip just a little more towned down and more happy ppl... u still have fireworks and live bands and cheeper drinks.me and my husband only spent $100 for the both of us last year and now all of our friends want to come with us every year n... read more »

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