Las Vegas Prepares for America’s Party 2025

Las Vegas is elevating its legendary New Year’s Eve festivities with the inclusion of the Sphere as a key countdown partner for “America’s Party 2025.” The city, known for its electrifying celebrations, will welcome the new year with an awe-inspiring, eight-minute fireworks extravaganza lighting up the Strip at midnight.

This year, the Sphere’s Exosphere will take center stage with a global countdown, kicking off at 5 a.m. PST on December 31. Beginning with Sydney, Australia, and continuing every hour, the Sphere will spotlight New Year’s celebrations in major cities worldwide.

“It is a height. It is a spotlight on Las Vegas as a global city, a spotlight on our fans across the globe,” said Hill. “We’re really excited that the Sphere is going to be a part of this and allow us to celebrate New Year’s Eve everywhere this year.”

Fireworks by Grucci to Dazzle the Strip

The 24th installment of “America’s Party” will once again feature Fireworks by Grucci, marking its 20th year as the event’s official pyrotechnics partner. Fireworks displays will erupt from nine iconic rooftops, including MGM Grand, Aria, Planet Hollywood, Caesars Palace, Venetian, Treasure Island, Fontainebleau, Resorts World, and the Strat.

The vivid spectacle will include an array of rainbow fan comets, silver sparkling pinwheels, and specialty designs such as octopus and mushroom-shaped shells. These dazzling effects will illuminate the Las Vegas skyline in red, blue, yellow, and silver, mimicking the brilliance of the city’s vibrant lights.

“This is all about showcasing the bright, brilliant Vegas lights,” explained Scott Cooper, director of business development at Fireworks by Grucci.

Behind-the-Scenes Efforts

Executing this grand pyrotechnic show requires meticulous planning and immense coordination. Installation on the nine casinos will take five days, involving 12,000 electrical circuits, 71 pyrotechnicians, and over 90 security and staff. The entire event represents a year’s worth of preparation and design by Fireworks by Grucci.

Adding to the experience, the display will be choreographed to an eclectic music playlist featuring Mariah Carey’s rendition of “Auld Lang Syne,” ZZ Top’s cover of “Viva Las Vegas,” and Panic! At the Disco’s “House of Memories.”

Downtown Las Vegas will also the celebration with the Fremont Street Experience’s “NYE Time of Your Life Festival 2025.” The event will start at 7 p.m., featuring performances from seven bands and headliner Flo Rida. At midnight, the Plaza will add its own fireworks show to the festivities.

Andrew Simon, president and CEO of Fremont Street Experience, shared his excitement, calling this year’s event “bigger and better than ever.”

Tickets for the downtown festivities start at $50, making it an accessible addition to the citywide celebration.

A Record-Breaking Celebration

Las Vegas is preparing for an estimated 340,000 visitors, many of whom will be experiencing the city’s famous New Year’s Eve for the first time. Tim Keener, president of Las Vegas Events, expressed optimism about the occasion, while Clark County Commissioner Jim Gibson promised another unforgettable night.

“America’s Party 2025 is sure to be another event to ,” Gibson said. “We can’t wait to host this amazing celebration to ring in the new year; to ring in the new year all day long as we make our way through New Year’s Eve.”

Source:

”Las Vegas Sphere will celebrate new year every hour on December 31”, cdcgaming.com, December 26, 2024.