January
Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
702-648-6155
Held typically the Saturday before Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday this parade celebrates him and others that contributed to the ?Dream? with floats, marching bands and awards ceremony.
February
Chinese New Year
877-VISIT-LV
Las Vegas is adorned with cultural Asian themes and decorations during this event. Special features include the Asian Food Festival and a variety of cultural shows such as a Chinese dragon dance, Japanese taiko drums, Hawaiian hula dance, Korean tae kwon do, karate demonstrations and an Asian fashion show.
March
St. Patrick?s Day Parade
702-388-1177
The luck of the Irish takes over as you watch a series of parades and partying in the downtown area. Be sure to drink some green beer for good luck and then try your hand in the casinos! Call for more info.
April
City of Lights Jazz Festival
800-969-VEGAS
Well-attended lively festival with the best live jazz tunes and performers from all over the country as well as food and fun!
Fremont Street Mardi Gras
702-678-5777
This annual New Orleans style event is full of partying and live Cajun music! Grab your beads and head to Fremont street to see the action with showgirls, stilt walkers, jugglers and dancers and traditional Cajun and Creole dishes.
May
Cinco de Mayo
702-284-6800
Held on the weekend closest to May 5 this annual celebration that includes clowns, parades, food and drink booths throughout the city of Las Vegas at different locations including bars and parks
Stars, Cars & Guitars Motorhead Festival
702-259-1975
Calling all motorheads! This event features the best in amazing street rods, bikes, classic cars, trucks, exotics and collector vehicles. Related events, find out who has the ?Best Wings in Vegas?.
June
International Truck Show
702-892-0711
Annual event showcasing lots of amusements and activities including a truck beauty contest, Ride n' Drive demos and masses of information!
July
SCORE Las Vegas Terrible Cup
800-644-4444
Non-stop excitement at the dirt track with off-road desert racing! Enjoy the speed, danger, and noise that dominate this fast paced sport!
Fourth of July Fireworks
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Celebrate the freedoms we enjoy at several locations throughout Vegas with a spectacular fireworks display.
September
Golf Fest Las Vegas
858-586-1202
Provides everyone who attends the opportunity to see and experience everything new in golf with over 100 exhibitors, interactive games and contests, entertainment, hitting cages, and more.
Universal Love Legends of Rasta Reggae Festival
713-867-5990
Celebrate unity and love with fabulous live performances, arts and crafts from around the word, Carribean food and a children's play area.
Annual Double Down Throwdown
702-365-7111
Lots of fun and lots of country music! Singers and bands are welcome to participate in the Road Runner Saloon Double Down Throwdown Opening Act Competition for the chance to perform in front of thousands of people.
Annual Las Vegas Bikefest
866-BIKEFEST
Join more than 30,000 people in attendance for this annual party! Over 250 builders present including celebrity builders, contests, bike show, live music, poker runs, and more!
San Gennaro Feast
702-286-4944
This Las Vegas festival features ethnic food vendors, live entertainment, carnival midway, and lots of family fun!
Greek Food Festival
702-248-3896
On the grounds of St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church patrons can enjoy Greek cuisine and culture with folk dancing, live music and a bazaar.
October
Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball
702-474-4000
This is one of the most popular ADULT events in Vegas! Browse adult products and watch as exhibitionists and others congregate in costume to enjoy live music and an assortment of contests.
November
Annual Downtown Hoedown
702-678-5600
Plenty of well-known musical acts, food, drink, dancing, and fun ? and it?s FREE!
December
New Year?s Eve Celebration Downtown
702-678-5600
Patrons will ring in the New Year at this organized alternative featuring live bands and a synchronized fireworks display.
America?s Party ? New Year?s Eve on the Strip
702-892-0711
This is one of the town?s hottest New Year?s parties with an enormous pyrotechnic display and more than 10 separate launching sites. Prepare to be amazed! Music and fireworks often in tune! Partying on the streets and top name entertainers everywhere!