LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas valley is getting ready to celebrate Lunar New Year and The Year Of The Dragon. Several special events and activations are being planned across the Strip. Here's a look at where you can catch them.
Bellagio
The Bellagio has officially opened its new conservatory display, which is called "Infinite Prosperity: The Year Of The Dragon". The West Bed features a 30-foot-tall replica of the Temple of Six Banyan Trees as well as a larger-than-life pearl and waterfall. The North Bed includes Caishen, the Chinese God of Wealth along with shiny gold money trees that have 88 I-Chang coins each. It's a nod to lucky number eight. The East Bed has a pagoda over a pearl-shaped fountain surrounded by cherry blossom sculptures and bamboo, which is associated with renewal, vitality, and prosperity. The South Bed showcases children doing a dragon dance with a 44-foot dragon puppet to ward off evil spirits. Lions also stand guard at each end of a bridge.
Project Manager Leah Jonic says the exhibit has been a year in the making. “We love the Lunar New Year, and this symbol, the dragon, is one of the most powerful and prosperous of the lunar zodiacs. This is such a fun exhibit to put on and such a great appreciation of Asian culture."
According to Bellagio officials, the new display features 23,000 fresh and preserved flowers to make the children, has 12,000 plants on display, and has 8,000 handmade and hand-placed scales on the dragon in the West Bed. The display is scheduled to run through March 2.
Venetian
Starting Feb. 1, there will be Lunar New Year festivities across the resort. In the Grand Canal Shoppes, there will be a Golden Dragon art installation in the luxury wing near Louis Vuitton, which features a dragon that is 34 feet long and eight feet tall that are breathes smoke. There will also be a red lantern display near Smith & Wollensky.
The Shoppes will host the 13th annual Chinese New Year in the Desert ribbon cutting ceremony on Feb. 15 at 5:30 p.m. That will be in St. Mark's Square. The ceremony will also feature a lion blessing and cultural performances.
From Feb. 7 through Feb. 18, guests who spend at least $450 at the Grand Canal Shoppes and restaurants will receive a luxury tote with a Year of the Dragon charm set. You can learn more here.
Fashion Show Las Vegas
The Fashion Show Las Vegas will have special Lunar New Year musical lanterns across the property from Feb. 10 through Feb. 25. According to a press release, during the 15-day festival, there will be a lion's blessing, lantern-making stations, and a visit from the God of Good Fortune. However, the time and location for those events hasn't been announced. Guests can also receive red envelopes filled with chocolate and exclusive retailer offers.
Resorts World
Over at Resorts World, guests can see a dragon and lion dance on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. The resort will also have a special backdrop and photo opportunity in the Conrad lobby that features a red setting with Year Of The Dragon and red lanterns.
The Shops at Crystals
The Shops at Crystals are celebrating Lunar New Year with Year of the Dragon displays throughout the mall. Guests will be able to check out a golden dragon in the center of the mall.
The first level of the mall, near Prada, guests can also check out a Buddha display that is surrounded by gold coins to symbolize wealth and prosperity. There are also art installations with red paper lanterns hanging from trees.
The Shops will also host a ceremonial Lion Dance on Feb. 18 at 1 p.m.
The STRAT
The Lohan School of Shaolin is scheduled to perform a traditional lion dance on Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. That will be on The STRAT's casino floor.
Rampart Casino
In the pit area of the casino, guests can watch a dragon and lion dance in honor of Lunar New Year on Friday, Feb. 16. That is scheduled to start at 9 p.m.
Durango Casino & Resort
Several Station Casinos properties will be hosting lion dancers and special decorations for Lunar New Year. At Durango Casino, guests can see the dancers at the Hotel Porte-Cochere on Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.
Palace Station
Lion dancers will be performing at the North Valet Entrance at Palace Station on Feb. 10 at 5 p.m.
Red Rock Casino
Lion dancers will be performing at Red Rock Casino at the entrance to Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill on Fe. 12 at 7 p.m.
Green Valley Ranch
Lion dancers will be performing at Green Valley Ranch at the entrance to high limit table games room on Feb. 12 at 5 p.m.
Downtown Summerlin
Downtown Summerlin is once again celebrating with a Lunar New Year parade. That's scheduled for Feb. 9. Event organizers said festivities start at 5:30 p.m. and the parade will start at 6 p.m. That's on Park Centre Drive. From Feb. 9 through Feb. 23, the property will be decorated for the holiday including oversized 2024 letters at the Macy's Promenade, a larger-than-life dragon at the Dining Arroyo and a photo wall located at the hallway near H&M. Dining Arroyo will also host a KIRIN ICHIBAN Lunar New Year Tasting Experience, a free beer tasting, on Feb. 9 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. You must be at least 21 and older to attend.
Las Vegas North Premium Outlets
The North Premium Outlets will host a Dragon Dance on Feb. 17 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
M Resort Spa Casino
The M Resort will celebrate Lunar New Year with a lion and dragon dance performance on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. The show will feature a 63-foot dragon, as well as three adult lion and three baby lions that will be operated by dancers from the Lohan School of Shaolin.
Desert Springs Community Center
The Desert Springs Community Center is hosting a Spring Festival on Feb. 18. That is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be performances, arts and crafts, pop up vendors, games, and workshops. The event is free.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year at @DesertBreezeCC's Spring Festival on February 18 from 11am-2pm. Enjoy performances, arts and crafts, food trucks, community resources, pop up vendors, workshops and games at this free community event. #LunarNewYear 🐉 #TogetherForBetter pic.twitter.com/A4jG3p5S0Y
— Clark County Nevada (@ClarkCountyNV) January 29, 2024
Discovery Children's Museum
The Discovery Children's Museum is hosting several activations in honor of The Year of the Dragon. Guests can create a zodiac friend, build a moon base camp, and create a dancing dragon puppet. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday and from. noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The Lunar New Year activities will be available from Feb. 10 through Feb. 16.
UnCommons
The UnCommons development will celebrate Lunar New Year on Saturday, Feb. 17. There will be an Asian Night Market with street food, crafts, and live entertainment, including a traditional dragon dance and a Squid Game-themed area and wishing trees. The event is scheduled to run from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. UnCommons is located at 6880 Helen Toland St. in the southwest part of the valley.
