Published on: December 24, 2025, 03:22h.
Updated on: December 24, 2025, 03:27h.
Las Vegas is gearing up for one of its most extravagant New Year’s Eve events ever, featuring its iconic complimentary rooftop fireworks alongside an innovative aerial drone light show.
The midnight fireworks display — an eight-minute show by Grucci known as “America’s Party” — will be launched from the rooftops of notable venues including Aria, Caesars Palace, Fontainebleau, MGM Grand, Planet Hollywood, Resorts World, the Strat, Venetian, Treasure Island, and the Palms.
This marks the first participation of the Palms, making it the inaugural non-Strip resort to join the celebration. (The Palms takes the place of the Mirage, which closed in July 2024.)
In a first-ever addition, a coordinated fleet of 600 drones will join the traditional midnight display, launching from the Las Vegas Event Plaza adjacent to Wynn Las Vegas. The drones will synchronize with a countdown displayed on the Sphere’s exterior before taking flight in a choreographed light sequence culminating in a grand finale to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
The fireworks show will be accompanied by a rock-themed soundtrack broadcast via two local radio stations: KOMP 92.3 FM and KXPT 97.1 FM.
As is customary, the Strip will be transformed into a pedestrian-only area. Vehicle traffic will be closed between Tropicana Avenue and Spring Mountain Road starting early in the evening, with access restricted until the crowds have cleared. To accommodate the surge of visitors, the Las Vegas Monorail will extend its hours, running continuously from 7 a.m. on December 31 to 2 a.m. on January 2.
Entertainment on the Strip
| Performance | Location | Event Type | Availability | Ticket Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Backstreet Boys | Sphere | Concert | Sold Out | Resale Only |
| Bruno Mars | Dolby Live (Park MGM) | Concert | Mostly Sold Out | Resale Platforms |
| DJ Pauly D | Marquee (Cosmopolitan) | DJ / Nightclub | Tickets Available | Marquee Website |
| Jennifer Lopez | The Colosseum (Caesars Palace) | Concert | Tickets Available | Ticketmaster + Caesars Box Office |
| John Summit | LIV Las Vegas (Fontainebleau) | DJ | Nearly Sold Out | LIV Website |
| Kings of Leon | The Venetian | Concert | Tickets Available | Venetian/MSG Ticketing |
| Steve Aoki | Hakkasan (MGM Grand) | DJ / Nightclub | Tickets Available | Hakkasan Website |
| Tiesto | Omnia (Caesars Palace) | DJ / Nightclub | Limited Tickets Available | Omnia Website |
Festivities Downtown
The Fremont Street Experience — celebrating its 30th anniversary — will showcase fireworks above the Plaza Hotel & Casino along with its own New Year’s Eve event, “Countdown Under the Canopy,” featuring performances by Robin Thicke, CeeLo Green, Common Kings, Chingy, Pertinence, and Sammy Johnson. Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley will host the festivities.
Tickets are available online for $60 plus taxes and fees, increasing to $65 post-December 27. This event is for attendees aged 21 and over, with gates opening at 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve.