LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — 2025 is just days away and more than 400,000 people are expected to attend the New Year’s celebrations on the strip and downtown in Las Vegas.
Multiple safety measures will be in place for America’s Party 2025. Here’s what to know before you go.
Safety Tips:
Glass and metal containers, coolers, strollers, and bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6—including backpacks, purses, and luggage—will not be allowed on the Strip or downtown. A curfew will also be enforced for individuals under 18 in these areas unless accompanied by a parent. Attendees can also anticipate a significant law enforcement presence not only on the Strip and downtown but also in neighborhoods across the valley.
Traffic:
I-15 off-ramps at Flamingo Road and Tropicana Avenue will be shut down in both directions starting at 5:30 p.m. Road closures on Las Vegas Boulevard from Spring Mountain Road to Reno Avenue will begin at 6:30 p.m. The Strip will be completely shut down to all vehicle traffic by 8 p.m.
Transportation:
The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC) is offering free rides on all transit routes on New Year’s Eve to ensure a safe travel option for locals and visitors celebrating the holiday. From 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31 (New Year’s Eve) through 9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1 (New Year’s Day), transit riders can board any RTC bus route without purchasing a pass or presenting fare.
Celebrations:
Fireworks will light up the sky from various resorts and casinos, spanning from Fontainebleau at the north end of the Strip to MGM Grand at the south end.
The firing locations include:
- ARIA Resort & Casino
- Caesars Palace
- MGM Grand Hotel & Casino
- Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
- Resorts World Las Vegas
- The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod
- Treasure Island Las Vegas
- The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
- Fontainebleau Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas will host the New Year’s Eve Time of Your Life Festival, kicking off the city’s celebrations. The event will showcase live performances by top musical artists and an iconic countdown to the New Year, culminating in a spectacular display of pyrotechnics and digital fireworks on Viva Vision, the world’s largest screen. The Plaza Resort and Casino will light up downtown with its annual fireworks show.
If one sees something suspicious, they should say something and call (702) 828-7777 or report it to a nearby officer.
