Fremont Street Experience

A Patriotic “American Pie” Viva Vision Light And Sound Show At The Fremont Street Experience In Downtown Las Vegas

July 1st, 2008 Categories: Downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Street Experience

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Some More “URBAN LIVING” for you. No, it’s not just for the tourists.

WHAT:         
Fremont Street Experience will premiere “Don McLean’s American Pie” Viva Vision light and sound show with a weekend-long 4th of July celebration. The events are free to the public and include an opening ceremony on Thursday, July 3 hosted by Nellis Air Force Base’s Honor Guard and National Anthem performers.
 
Live bands will also be a part of the three-day entertainment line-up performing on both the 1st and 3rd Street stages July 3-5. Downtown Las Vegas hotel-casinos Binion’s, Fitzgeralds, Four Queens, Fremont, Golden Gate, Golden Nugget and Vegas Club will be selling 4th of July barbeque favorites from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday in addition to bar stations offering a variety of sodas, beers, cocktails and specialty drinks. 
 
WHEN:         
Thursday, July 3
8:45 p.m.
Opening ceremony with Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard and a live performance of the National Anthem. 

9 p.m.
World Premiere of “Don McLean’s American Pie” Viva Vision show
“Don McLean’s American Pie” will repeat at 11 p.m.
 
WHERE:      
Fremont Street Experience located in downtown Las Vegas

These photos were from the “tribute to Queen” light and sound show that I caught the night of the Helldorado Parade. Don McLean’s American Pie should be quite the show also.

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March 5th, 2008 Categories: Cool Stuff, Events, Fremont Street Experience

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at Fremont Street Experience

LAS VEGAS – March 5, 2008 – Las Vegas’ legendary Fremont Street Experience will be the place to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day when a weekend of live entertainment kicks off on Saturday, March 15.
 
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at the Fremont Street Experience brings three days of free concerts with Whiskey Galore and Wild Celts. The performance schedule is as follows: Saturday, March 15, Wild Celts , 6-8 pm, 3rd Street Stage; Whiskey Galore, 9-11 pm, 3rd Street Stage; Sunday, March 16, Whiskey Galore, 8-11 pm, 3rd Street Stage; Monday, March 17, Whiskey Galore, 8-11 pm, 3rd Street Stage.
 
Whiskey Galore formed in 1997 as the result of friendship and a deep passion for Celtic music. Since then the band has been delighting audiences with their unrivaled mix of raw and technical talent, producing lively Celtic tunes with pipes, drums, Irish flute, bodhran, djembe, guitar and other instruments. Based out of Bakersfield, CA, Whiskey Galore’s signature brand of spirited Celtic sound has entertained fans in various venues throughout California and Nevada. 

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Mayor Goodman’s Flippin’ Switches - Freemont Tree Lighting Tonight In Downtown Las Vegas

December 11th, 2007 Categories: Downtown Las Vegas, Events, Fremont Street Experience

Thanks again to Brian Paco Alvarez for forwarding us press releases to share with you.

WHAT:           Mayor Oscar B. Goodman will bring holiday cheer to the Fremont Street Experience when he flips the switch to light Las Vegas’ official Christmas tree. The 50-foot tree will be garnished with festive decorations and is set to stand below the 12.5 million lights of the Viva Vision screen. Directly following the ceremony, the Bright Lights on Ice skating show will debut in a dazzling display of lifts, spins and acrobatics on the 3rd Street stage.
 
WHO:             Mayor Oscar B. Goodman and Las Vegas City Council members, Jeff Victor, President of the Fremont Street Experience, The Cast of Bright Lights on Ice, & Santa Claus
 
WHEN:         Tonight, Tuesday, December 11, 6:00 p.m. Tree Lighting Ceremony (live shots plan for a 6:15 tree lighting) 6:30 p.m. Bright Lights on Ice debut performance           

WHERE:        Fremont Street Experience 3rd Street Intersection (between the Fremont and Fitzgeralds casinos)
 
The official Las Vegas Christmas tree will be on display at the Fremont Street Experience through the Christmas holiday. Bright Lights on Ice is free and open to the public every night from December 11-22 at
7:30 pm, 8:30 pm and 9:30 pm.

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