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✈ Las Vegas Expects 332,000 Tourists for Record-Breaking Fourth of July Weekend
Issue #205 - June 29, 2024
John Wu
29 Jun
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📆 Weekly Local Events for June 2024
Regular weekly events in or near Summerlin, Las Vegas are listed below.
Visit here to lookup specific venue information or for upcoming and/or non-weekly events on Meetup.
Monday
Monday Classes At Latin Blendz: (Every week on Monday @ 10AM)
Socially Vegas - Monday Night Bowling @ The Orleans Bowling Center: Must arrive/check-in before 7pm; 7 - 10pm (Every week on Monday); COST (CASH Only) $10 for 2 games (includes shoes) COST: $12 for 3 games (includes shoes)
Monday Night TRIVIA at ReBAR, 1225 S Main St, Las Vegas: (Every week on Monday @ 7PM)
Tuesday
Terrific Tuesday Fun Pickleball @ Police Memorial, Bring a Chair: (Every week on Tuesday @ 2PM)
Sand Volleyball Intermediate, Rusty and Old Time Players @ Aloha Shores Park (NW), Cheyenne & Buffalo, 7550 Sauer St, Las Vegas: (Every week on Tuesday @ 6 - 8 PM)
Run Drink Las Vegas - Weekly Tuesday Run @ Frankie’s Uptown patio: 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Tuesday), FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @rundrinklv FOR THE LATEST WEATHER/TIMING UPDATES
Coed Soccer - Summerlin: Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Ln, Las Vegas: 7:30 - 9:45 PM (Every week on Tuesday/Thursday)
Wednesday
Business Leads Group - Networking Breakfast @ Summit Restaurant, Eagle Crest Golf Course, 2215 Thomas W Ryan Blvd, Las Vegas: Cost $20 cash, 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Early Risers Toastmasters Meeting (In-Person - Summerlin Egg Works / Online Event: 7 - 8 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Wednesday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Wednesday)
Speakers & Leaders of Summerlin Toastmasters Meeting, Summerlin Egg Works, 2025 Village Center Cir, Las Vegas: 12 - 1:30 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Live Music Yoga w/ Cheryl Slader @ Blue Sky Yoga: (Suggested Donation $12); 5:30 - 6:45 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Country Crossroads Dance, Rhythms Dance Studio & Event Center, 4545 W Sahara Ave, Las Vegas: $15 Drop-in Rate / $50 for the whole month: 8 - 9 PM (Every week on Wednesday)
Thursday
Abundance Business Networking Group Online Event: 7 - 8:30 AM (Every week on Thursday). Please arrive 10-15 minutes early for networking. Steps to access our BNI Online™ Virtual Chapter Meeting, visit website.
Las Vegas Real Estate Investors Association - Weekly Power Lunch For Real Estate Investors: 11 AM - 1 PM (Every week on Thursday). Request to join here.
Free Salsa Classes @ Feel The Music Dance Studio: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Thursday). Visit the website to register online.
Summerlin Bitcoin Happy Hour, SG Bar, 9580 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas: 6:30 PM (Every week on Thursday)
Coed Soccer - Summerlin: Crossings Park, 1111 Crestdale Ln, Las Vegas: 7:30 - 9:45 PM (Every week on Tuesday/Thursday)
Friday
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Flow & Yin W / Noé Hilyard @ Yoga Sanctuary: 6 - 7:15 PM (Every week on Friday) View Yoga Sanctuary's full schedule.
Swing Dancing in Las Vegas Vintage and Modern Swing Dances @ The Mint Tavern: 7:30 - 8:30 PM (Every week on Friday)
Saturday
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Find Your Yoga Las Vegas - Saturday Morning Meditation with Practitioner Selina Kelly @ Yoga Kandy, LLC. Cost: Love Donation $5-$10 suggested. 11 - 11:45 AM (Every week on Saturday)
Sunday
Las Vegas Valley Bicycle Club - Sunday Morning Ride @ Einstein Bagels: 9 - 11:30 AM (Every week on Sunday)
Vino Las Vegas Wine & Yacht Club Brunch: 9 AM - 2 PM (Every Saturday and Sunday)
Level 1 West Coast Swing @ 2580 N Rancho Dr, North Las Vegas: 7 - 8 PM (Every week on Tuesday); Drop in Rate is $15, Monthly pass is $50; Register online.
⛽ Las Vegas Gas Prices
✈ Las Vegas Expects 332,000 Tourists for Record-Breaking Fourth of July Weekend
Las Vegas is preparing for a bustling Independence Day holiday weekend, with an estimated 332,000 tourists expected to visit the city and its surrounding areas, according to hospitality industry officials. This represents a 3.1 percent increase from last year's five-day holiday weekend.
Economic Impact:
Direct Spending: The four-day weekend is projected to generate $418.7 million in direct spending.
Indirect Spending: The total indirect spending is estimated at $692.9 million.
Comparison to Last Year: Last year’s holiday brought approximately $372.7 million in direct spending.
Events and Attractions: Visitors will have a variety of events and activities to enjoy, including:
Blink-182 Concert: Wednesday at T-Mobile Arena.
Dead and Company Residency: Thursday through Saturday at the Sphere.
Las Vegas Aces Games: Tuesday against the Indiana Fever and Thursday against the Washington Mystics.
Other Attractions: Numerous DJ sets, shows, and residencies throughout the week.
Tourism Trends: Amanda Belarmino, an assistant professor at UNLV’s William F. Harrah College of Hospitality, noted that when Independence Day falls on a weekday, it can result in softer demand. However, inflation and high-profile events might drive higher spending. Belarmino highlighted a shift in the visitor profile post-pandemic, with tourists now having higher disposable incomes, potentially leading to increased spending.
Hotel Occupancy and Rates:
Occupancy: Expected to reach 91.5 percent for the weekend.
Room Rates: Average room reservations begin at about $321.90 for the Thursday to Sunday period, excluding taxes and resort fees. Rates can fluctuate based on demand.
Affordable Options on the Strip:
Circus Circus: Starting at $110
The Strat: $168
Excalibur: $215
Treasure Island: $218
High-End Options:
The Venetian: Starting at $477
Wynn and Encore: $542
Skylofts at MGM Grand: $1,476 per night
Travel Trends: AAA projects nearly 71 million people will travel 50 or more miles from home during the holiday weekend, a 5 percent increase from the same period in 2023. Las Vegas is among the top 10 domestic destinations for AAA travelers.
Air Travel: Harry Reid International Airport expects 430,000 arriving passengers between Wednesday and Sunday, according to spokesperson Monika Bertaki.
🥊 UFC 303: Pereira and Prochazka Step Up to Headline After McGregor Injury
UFC president Dana White revealed that light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira and former champion Jiri Prochazka stepped in on short notice to headline UFC 303 after Conor McGregor pulled out due to a toe injury. Pereira was on a sponsor tour in Australia visiting children’s hospitals, and Prochazka was in a meditation chamber when they received the call to fight.
Immediate Response:
Dana White praised both fighters for their willingness to jump into the main event. Pereira immediately began training, and Prochazka, informed by his coach while in meditation, accepted the fight as if guided by destiny.
Revised Fight Card:
Main Event: Alex Pereira vs. Jiri Prochazka rematch.
Co-Main Event: Featherweight contenders Diego Lopes vs. Brian Ortega.
Additional Fights: Michael “Venom” Page and Ian Machado Garry will open the pay-per-view portion of the card.
Impact of McGregor's Withdrawal: McGregor’s absence due to a training injury disrupted the initial lineup. Despite this, the reworked card has garnered positive feedback:
Cub Swanson: Believes the revised card is better than the original, despite potential backlash from McGregor’s fans.
Andre Fili: Respects McGregor but is excited about the replacement fights.
UFC 303 Highlights:
Economic and Marketing Adjustments: Dana White commended his team for their swift changes to posters, commercials, and marketing strategies.
Potential Gate Record: White is optimistic that the event might still break the T-Mobile Arena gate record.
Thrilling Main Event: The Pereira-Prochazka rematch promises to be another exciting bout after Pereira’s knockout win for the vacant belt in November.
Fighter Perspectives:
Pereira: Not critical of McGregor’s withdrawal, noting that pain and circumstances vary for each fighter. He fought with a broken toe due to his current career stage, acknowledging that McGregor’s situation might warrant different decisions.
Pay-Per-View Details:
Start Time: Pay-per-view begins at 7 p.m., with preliminary fights streaming from 3 p.m. and moving to ESPN at 5 p.m.
Exciting Bouts: Lopes and Ortega, both coming off stoppage wins, are highlighted as potential candidates for "fight of the night."
Conclusion: UFC 303 promises an action-packed night with Pereira and Prochazka headlining in a highly anticipated rematch, ensuring fans an exciting experience despite the absence of Conor McGregor.
🎆 Southern Nevada Fourth of July Celebrations
Southern Nevada will celebrate the Fourth of July with an array of firework shows and special events across the region. Here are some highlights and details about the festivities:
Summerlin Council Patriotic Parade
Date/Time: July 4, 9 a.m.
Location: The parade route starts at Hillpointe Road and Hills Center Drive, traveling south to Village Center Circle, then west on Trailwood Drive, ending near the corner of Trailwood Drive and Spring Gate Lane.
Features: New floats and returning favorites such as “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “Visions of Candyland,” and “Ferris Bueller’s Independence Day Off.”
Blast Off in the Basin
Date/Time: July 4, 7 p.m.
Location: Buckskin Basin Park, 7350 Buckskin Ave., with an additional viewing area at Wayne Bunker Park, 7351 W. Alexander Road.
Features: Fireworks, a DJ, and food trucks.
Admission: Free
Info: lasvegasnevada.gov/ward4; 702-229-2524
Las Vegas Motor Speedway’s Night of Fire
Date/Time: July 3, gates open at 5 p.m.
Location: 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North
Features: Stock car racing followed by a fireworks show.
Tickets: Starting at $15 (free for ages 12 and under)
Info: lvms.com
Boulder City’s 76th Annual Damboree
Date/Time: July 4, starts at 7 a.m. with a pancake breakfast.
Location: Bicentennial Park, 1100 Colorado St. Parade begins at Colorado Street and travels to Broadbent Memorial Park.
Features: Parade, live music, activities, food trucks, and fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission: Free (parking $20)
Info: bcnv.org/damboree; 702-293-9256
Fireworks at Caesars Palace
Date/Time: July 4, 9 p.m.
Location: Caesars Palace
Info: caesarspalace.com
Cowabunga Bay and Cowabunga Canyon
Dates/Times:
Cowabunga Bay: July 4-5, 8:50 p.m.
Cowabunga Canyon: July 3-4, 8:50 p.m.
Locations:
Cowabunga Bay: 900 Galleria Drive, Henderson
Cowabunga Canyon: 7055 S. Fort Apache Road
Features: Fireworks, DJs, hot dog eating contests
Tickets: Prices vary
Info: cowabungabayvegas.com
Henderson’s Fourth of July Celebration
Date/Time: July 4, 6 p.m.
Location: Heritage Park, 350 S. Racetrack Road
Features: Live entertainment, activities, food vendors, fireworks at 9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Info: cityofhenderson.com
Lake Las Vegas Fireworks
Date/Time: July 4, 9 p.m.
Location: Lake Las Vegas
Info: Part of Henderson’s Fourth of July celebration.
Las Vegas Ballpark
Dates/Times:
July 2, 7:05 p.m.
July 3, 6:05 p.m.
Location: 1650 S. Pavilion Center Drive
Features: Fireworks show following the Las Vegas Aviators games.
Tickets: Prices vary
Info: aviatorslv.com
Laughlin’s Rockets Over the River
Date/Time: July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Location: Colorado River
Features: Fireworks synchronized with patriotic music.
Admission: Free
Info: visitlaughlin.com
Red Rock Resort
Date/Time: July 4, 9 p.m.
Location: Red Rock Resort
Features: Viewing party with a DJ at the Sandbar pool.
Tickets: Starting at $35 for ages 12+, $10 for ages 2-11
Sphere Fourth of July Celebration
Date/Time: July 4, 9:30 p.m. and 11:40 p.m.
Location: Sphere
Features: New Exosphere show, XO Stream livestream, and XO Audio.
Info: thesphere.com
🎰 Mirage Offers Discounted Rates Ahead of Mid-July Closure
Fans of The Mirage have just over three weeks to book a stay at the iconic hotel before it closes. The hotel will shut its doors on July 14, followed by the entire property on July 17. As a result, room rates for the final days of operation are notably lower compared to the previous summer, as indicated by Wall Street analyst reports and the hotel’s booking website.
Room Rates and Availability:
Midweek Rates: Starting at approximately $106 per night.
Weekend Rates: Around $300 per night.
Note: Prices exclude taxes and resort fees.
These lower rates come during a period that includes Independence Day, typically a high-travel time, and some early closures of property features, such as Cirque du Soleil’s “The Beatles Love” on July 7.
Market Dynamics: Room rates are influenced by supply, demand forecasts, time of year, and major events. Truist Securities analyst Barry Jonas noted that The Mirage's closure could benefit competing properties by reducing market supply, though the lower demand indicated by decreased room rates (down 46% in June and 44% in July year-over-year) might mitigate this effect.
“We note the closing of The Mirage on July 14th could drive some upside to Strip properties, though June and July room rates for The Mirage have been down (46 percent and 44 percent, year over year) respectively, suggesting low demand for the property as it shuts down,” Jonas wrote in a June 21 report to investors.
Historical Significance: The closure of The Mirage marks the end of an era for the Las Vegas Strip. Designed by Steve Wynn, the hotel-casino opened in November 1989, sparking a megaresort boom that shaped the modern Vegas landscape.
Future Plans: Hard Rock International, which acquired the property from MGM Resorts International in 2022, plans to renovate the existing buildings and construct a 660-foot-tall, guitar-shaped hotel tower near Las Vegas Boulevard. The new Hard Rock Las Vegas is slated to open in spring 2027.
🦹♂️ Man Arrested for Trespassing at LVMPD Headquarters, Faces Multiple Charges
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced that they are pressing charges against an individual for trespassing at their headquarters on Friday morning.
Incident Details:
Time: Around 10 a.m.
Suspect: Christopher Egenlauf, 32
Description: Egenlauf was wearing a tactical vest with ballistic plates and armed with a knife.
Events Unfolded: LVMPD Deputy Chief Dori Koren, who oversees the Homeland Security and Special Operations Division, provided more details on the incident. Egenlauf was observed attempting to break into a forensic vehicle in a restricted area of the LVMPD headquarters. Officers swiftly responded to the scene, located the suspect, and safely took him into custody without any incident.
Investigation Findings: During the investigation, officers discovered Egenlauf’s vehicle nearby. The vehicle was left running, prompting officers to conduct a thorough sweep of the vehicle and the surrounding area to ensure no hazardous materials or threats were present.
Police Statements: Deputy Chief Koren indicated that evidence suggests Egenlauf intended to harm officers, heightening the severity of the situation.
Charges: The LVMPD is seeking to charge Christopher Egenlauf with multiple offenses, including:
Tampering with a Vehicle
Attempted Battery with a Deadly Weapon
Trespassing
The quick response and thorough investigation by the LVMPD officers ensured the situation was handled safely and efficiently, preventing any potential harm to officers or the public.
Summerlin Area Command - Week Ending: June 21, 2024
Courtesy of The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
📌🏠 Summerlin South - May 2024
*Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
This is the middle price for which all homes in the area were sold based on the number of bedrooms. Half of all the homes sold were below this price, and half were above.
Visit here to see the entire report.
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