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Based on prior year — The 2026–27 edition of this event has not been officially announced as of July 2026. Details reflect the prior-year annual programme.
Fireworks + Light Show · Midnight: 12:00 AM (UTC-08:00) · America/Los_Angeles
'America's Party' — an eight-minute, $1 million midnight show launching over 80,000 fireworks from 10 resort rooftops (incl. off-Strip Palms for the first time in 2025), by Bellport, NY-based Fireworks by Grucci, plus a synchronised LED drone show introduced in Dec 2025. 2026-27 edition not yet officially announced as of July 2026.
Quick Facts — Las Vegas NYE 2026
Show type: Fireworks + Light Show (Based on prior year)
Local midnight: 12:00 AM (UTC-08:00) = 08:00 UTC Jan 1
Viewing spots: 4 (1 free, 3 paid)
Best free spot: Strip between Resorts World and Fashion Show Mall — high crowd
Best paid experience: The STRAT Hotel — 108th-floor NYE party
Weather risk: medium — Cold desert night (~40-50°F / 4-10°C at midnight); usually clear, but rare rain hit Dec 31 2025 — first NYE rain since 2…
All 4 Viewing Spots — Las Vegas
Strip between Resorts World and Fashion Show Mall
High crowd · Street / plaza · Arrive by 15:00-16:00 for rail spot; on Strip before 18:30 · Free (Free (street))
📍 36.1310, -115.1650
Grucci's rep named this stretch the best public vantage for the 2026 fireworks + drone show.
Sightline: Central view of multiple rooftop launch points and the drone show above the Strip.
⚠️ Crowd was estimated at 345,000 in 2025; must be on the blacktop before 6:30pm hard closures.
The STRAT Hotel — 108th-floor NYE party
Medium crowd · Observation deck · Face S · Arrive by Evening · Paid: Ticketed party (varies, $100s)
📍 36.1475, -115.1556
Heated
One of the highest views of the whole Strip fireworks, 108 stories up, with DJ and midnight champagne toast.
Sightline: Elevated panoramic view down the Strip.
Medium crowd · Rooftop bar · Face E · Arrive by 21:00 · Paid: GA from $50 + fees (2025); VIP tables extra
📍 36.1130, -115.1940
Heated
Panoramic Strip view from off-Strip; Palms joined America's Party with its own KAOS launch in 2025.
Sightline: Wide view of the entire Strip skyline and Palms' own fireworks.
⚠️ Off-Strip; some events (e.g. rooftop pool deck) sold out in 2025.
Strip-view hotel room (e.g. facing MGM Grand, Bellagio)
Low crowd · Hotel room · Arrive by N/A (stay overnight) · Paid: Premium NYE room rates (96.9% occupancy in 2024)
📍 36.1120, -115.1760
Heated
Warmest premium option — watch from a heated Strip-facing room away from the crowds and cold.
Sightline: Direct view of nearest rooftop launches depending on room orientation.
⚠️ NYE room rates spike; ~97% occupancy typical; book far ahead.
Secondary Shows
00:00 — Separate fireworks show over Fremont Street (Plaza Hotel) in Downtown Las Vegas
Celebration elements:FireworksdroneConcertlight show
Weather & Visibility
Medium risk — Cold desert night (~40-50°F / 4-10°C at midnight); usually clear, but rare rain hit Dec 31 2025 — first NYE rain since 2014. High winds can affect rooftop launches.
Safety & Crowds
The Strip closes to vehicles (fully by ~8pm); glass/metal containers, coolers, strollers and large bags banned. Under-18 curfew without a parent after 6pm.
Getting There
Strip closed to cars from ~8pm; I-15 off-ramps close ~5:30pm. RTC buses free 6pm-9am; Monorail runs late on the east side. Rideshare heavily surged.
Alcohol
Open containers legal on the Strip (no glass); 21+ to drink, ID enforced.
New Year's Day (Jan 1)
Strip reopens to traffic early Jan 1; casinos operate 24/7.