Las Vegas Gears Up for New Year

LAS VEGAS - Las Vegas is the ultimate destination to bring in the New Year with stellar experiences across the Strip and beyond. The destination will host one of the largest pyrotechnic fireworks shows in the world along with unparalleled nightclub parties and concerts by A-list performers and decadent culinary offerings from remarkable chefs. There is something for everyone looking to kick-off 2015 in Las Vegas.

FIREWORKS DISPLAYS

With a number of fireworks displays on and off the Strip, Las Vegas will absolutely ring in the New Year with a bang.

The world-famous Las Vegas Strip will be home to a stunning fireworks display launching from the rooftops of seven iconic resorts, including MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, Caesars Palace, Treasure Island (TI), The Venetian Las Vegas and Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower. The highly anticipated America's Party is hosted by Las Vegas Events (LVE) and Las Vegas with the fireworks display produced by world-renowned Fireworks by Grucci of New York. The eight minute and 12 second show will light up the night's sky with more than 88,000 fireworks.

The High Roller, the world's tallest observation wheel, at The LINQ Promenade offers a 360-degree view of the destination's fabulous fireworks displays on New Year's Eve. Visitors can purchase VIP cabins that begin loading at 10:30 p.m. and will be at a standstill for the displays at midnight.

CONCERTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga take the stage together for the first time in Las Vegas at The Chelsea inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. The dynamic duo will perform music from the recently released album, Cheek to Cheek, at 7 p.m. on Dec. 30 and 9 p.m. on Dec. 31.

GRAMMY® award-winning pop-rock band, Maroon 5 performs at 7 p.m. on Dec. 30 and 31 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.

Returning to MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is world-famous singer/actor, Justin Timberlake for The 20/20 Experience World Tour. Concerts begin at 8 p.m. on Jan. 1 and 2.

Britney Spears is back on Dec. 30 and 31 at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Beginning at 9 p.m., fans will experience their favorite songs during the sexy, action-packed resident show, Britney: Piece of Me.

American GRAMMY® award-winning hip-hop trio, The Roots, will return to Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The LINQ Promenade. The show begins at 9 p.m. on Dec. 31, Jan. 2 and Jan. 3.

Perched high above Las Vegas Boulevard, The Ice Rink at Boulevard Pool at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas offers guests a unique way to ring in 2015. Attendees can lace up their ice skates and enjoy breathtaking views of midnight fireworks and music by DJ Atom E. Doors open at 8 p.m. on Dec. 31 and the party continues until 1 a.m.

NIGHTLIFE

Party-goers can dance the night away as the world's leading DJs keep the celebration going well into the New Year.

LiFE Nightclub at SLS Las Vegas will celebrate the start of 2015 with renowned producer/DJ Steve Angello. The crowd will ring in the New Year to Angello's biggest hits for an unparalleled musical experience. Foxtail Nightclub, also at SLS Las Vegas, welcomes singer/songwriter Robin Thicke on Dec. 31 for a special New Year's Eve event.

Snoop Dogg will grace the stage at TAO Nightclub inside The Venetian Las Vegas on Dec. 31. The musical legend will host a special New Year's Eve edition of The Snoopadelic Cabaret. Guests can enjoy hors d'oeuvres from 9 p.m. to midnight and indulge in a premium open bar from 9 to 11 p.m.

Partygoers can toast to 2015 as DJ Pauly D makes a triumphant return to Vanity Nightclub at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on Dec. 31.

DINING

Located more than 800 feet above the Las Vegas Strip is Top of the World restaurant at Stratosphere Hotel, Casino and Tower. Executive Chef Rick Giffen has prepared a one-of-a-kind, five-course menu to ring in the New Year with items such as: braised beef short rib with star anise reduction, lobster bisque with lemon mascarpone cream and a dessert extravaganza.

Before the clock strikes midnight, revelers are encouraged to stop by N9NE Steakhouse at Palms Casino Resort. Executive Chef Barry Dakake has developed an exceptional menu, including tender Japanese Kobe beef tenderloin, scrumptious Alaskan king crab gnocchi and more. The celebrations continue at Palms Casino Resort at Michelin-starred Alizé. Diners can delight over two exquisite prix fixe menu options, created by Chef de Cuisine Mark Purdy, while taking in breathtaking 280-degree panoramic views of the Strip. Chef Kerry Simon's special New Year's Eve menu at Simon Restaurant & Lounge at Palms Place offers a unique concentration of the freshest seasonal items and quality organic ingredients, all available a la carte.

Foodies can indulge at La Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at Wynn Las Vegas. Executive Chef Billy DeMarco offers diners the choice of a four-course or five-course menu.

Visitors can experience an unforgettable New Year's meal in a fun, chic environment at CRUSH at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on Dec. 31. CRUSH offers visitors the choice between a four-course menu available from 5 to 7:30 p.m., or a five-course dinner served from 7:30 to 11 p.m. Optional wine paring and sommelier selections are also available.

TRANSPORTATION

Getting around the Strip is easy with The Las Vegas Monorail. While New Year's Eve is one of the busiest times of the year and the famed boulevard is closed to automobile transportation, the Monorail provides convenient connections to major Strip destinations for hassle-free transit. Visitors can purchase a special pass, valid Dec. 27 to Jan. 1. Riders should use promo code NYE2014 when purchasing tickets at any Monorail customer service ticketing office, online at tickets.lvmonorail.com or at any eTicket kiosk.