Published on: March 17, 2026, 07:46h.
Updated on: March 17, 2026, 07:47h.
The Clark County Commission has given the green light for the inaugural Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) parade, which is set to be called “World Party Paradise.” This complimentary event will kick off at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, just before the highly anticipated electronic music festival. The parade route will begin at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds and proceed north along the Las Vegas Strip.
As per the event’s organizers, the parade will showcase an extensive two-and-a-half-hour lineup featuring renowned DJs, talented performers, marching bands, and 15 extravagant parade floats.
EDC is celebrated as a three-day festival hosted annually at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. This year marks its 30th anniversary, featuring over 200 artists across multiple stages, including superstar acts such as Tiësto, Martin Garrix, and Charlotte de Witte.
While the festival’s 500,000 tickets have sold out, interested attendees can still join a waitlist for three-day general admission and VIP passes.
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A Side of Sick
The Sick New World festival will make its comeback at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on Friday, April 26. The organizers have unveiled a comprehensive schedule of pre-parties taking place at various intimate venues along the Strip on the eve of the main event.
Poison The Well is set to headline a show at the House of Blues located in Mandalay Bay, featuring performances from Terror, Pain of Truth, and End It. Meanwhile, at the Chelsea at the Cosmopolitan, Mastodon will share the stage with the Melvins and Flatwounds. AYU Night Swim within Resorts World will host the official pre-party for Sick New World, showcasing acts including P.O.D., Alien Ant Farm, Teenworld, and a reunion performance by Snot.
All sideshows are scheduled for Thursday, April 25.
Advance tickets for the sideshows will be available starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 18, with general sales commencing at 10 a.m. PT on Friday, March 20 at ticketmaster.com/explore/snwsideshowsvegas.
Idol Worship
Billy Idol is set to kick off his residency at the Fontainebleau’s BleauLive Theater on August 28-29 and September 2, 4, and 5. Presales will commence at 10 a.m. PT on Wednesday, March 18, with general public sales starting at 10 a.m. PT on Friday, March 20 through Ticketmaster.
This residency marks the “White Wedding” singer’s fourth venue, following his stints at the Chelsea, House of Blues, and the Pearl at the Palms. This ties him with legendary artists including Mariah Carey, Barry Manilow, and Donny Osmond.
In comparison, Dean Martin did residencies at five venues (Bally’s, the original MGM Grand, the Riviera, the Sands, and the Flamingo). Frank Sinatra graced six locations (the Riviera, MGM Grand, Golden Nugget, Caesars Palace, the Sands, and the Desert Inn). As for Wayne Newton, he holds the record with nine venues: the Flamingo, Stardust, Hilton (Westgate), Sands, Aladdin, MGM Grand, Tropicana, Caesars Palace, and the Fremont Hotel.