The powers that be have released the Fremont Street New Years Eve lineup for 2025 — and some longtime websites have already labeled it underwhelming. Sure, it’s still Vegas… and it’s still Fremont… and it’s New Year’s Eve. But this year’s event under the canopy will feature a roster of names that may not draw the same buzz as in past years. Still, it’s worth checking out the schedule just to see what’s up. The announced performers include Robin Thicke, CeeLo Green, Common Kings, Chingy, Pertinence and Sammy Johnson. Tickets are priced at $60. The schedule across three outdoor stages…

The Four Queens renovation of the North Tower in downtown Las Vegas has been completed, marking the end of a $24 million upgrade that began in June 2024. The project was finished on time and within budget, introducing significant improvements to the hotel-casino’s guest accommodations. The renovation included a full replacement of the North Tower’s HVAC and plumbing systems, along with complete remodeling of all 300 guest rooms. Updates include sound-dampening windows, larger bathrooms, new carpeting and furnishings, 50-inch televisions, mini-fridges, in-room coffee makers, and custom closet organizers. General Manager Tim Lager described the changes as “dramatic” and noted that…

The El Cortez Hotel & Casino just rolled out their finished renovation project on February 20th, including three new food and beverage outlets. Even the mayor showed up, as the property is the longest continuously open hotel and casino in the city. The expansion was completed in partnership with McCarthy Building Companies. El Cortez owner and CEO, Kenny Epstein, spoke to the crowds while standing in front of the newly remodeled ShowBar, expressing his excitement about this new chapter in the hotel’s legendary history. His comments were shared by other executives at the downtown property, as well as Mayor Shelley…

Las Vegas is always changing, as we have recently seen with the closures of Tropicana and Mirage, as well as enhancements at Bellagio and Venetian. Now, a Four Queens renovation project down on Fremont Street means they won’t be left out of the fun. The resort is looking at $24 million worth of work tot their north hotel tower, which they hope to complete before the busy summer travel season next year. This project involves a complete overhaul and modernization of facilities originally established in 1966, last updated in the late 90s. Key features of the latest Four Queens renovation…

If you’re a fan of free events, Fremont Street has you covered with the Downtown Rocks 2024 concert series. There are several bands scheduled to perform under the amazing Viva Vision canopy screen. So, if concerts figure into you vacation plans this summer, here’s what’s in store. The roster features an array of acts including Seether, Hoobastank with Soul Asylum, Boys Like Girls, Chris Janson, Sebastian Bach, Common Kings, Joe Nichols, and Sublime With Rome. The Fremont Street Experience offers diverse settings for live performances spread across three stages—the first is located between Binion’s and Circa close to 1st Street….

The Christmas season may be the most wonderful time of the year, but it will also the time for the Golden Gate Casino on Fremont Street to shut down for a week. The down town landmark will temporarily shut down this month for renovations before welcoming guests again just in time for the holidays. Golden Gate Casino has announced the closure will run from December 18th through the 22nd in order to replace some carpeting. Not only that, but the resorts website seems to indicate that there is “No room at the Inn” (so to speak) from the 17th of…