A Las Vegas Twofer!
Talk about the perfect weekend for a visit to Vegas... it's a two-for-one weekend of fun, featuring Las Vegas Pride and Fabulous Las Vegas!
LAS VEGAS PRIDE
Come celebrate the diversity that is Las Vegas, in what is sure to be a fantastic weekend of fun and festive entertainment! It all begins with the famed Pride Night Parade taking place on Friday, September 6 at 8 p.m., which features Grand Marshal Edward Padilla, Celebrity Grand Marshal Fred Marino and the cast of Divas. Get there early for the pre-party Pride at Meet Las Vegas beginning at 5 p.m. and grab the best spot for the parade (at the corner of 4th Street and Bridger Avenue).
Keep the party going after the parade passes by at Club Metro at the official after party in Q Central (the Commercial Center at 953 East Sahara Avenue). Saturday, September 7 brings the annual Pride celebration at the Clark County Amphitheater from noon until 10 p.m., featuring headliner Bleona, dubbed the "Madonna of Albania," God Des and She, featured first on The L Word, Las Vegas recording artist and producer Giovanni Aguayo, the cast of Divas as well as Kari K. and the Stonewall Riots to name just a few appearing during the day-long event. That same evening you can dance the night away at the Pride After-Festival Party at Share Nightclub from 10 p.m. till close.
In fact, make it a week-long "Vegas vacation" by attending some of the other "official" Pride events: Pride Boy's Party at Share Nightclub on Thursday, September 5; Men's Pride T-Dance on Sunday, September 8 at The Blue Moon; later that same day back at the Luxor enjoy Celebrate, Temptation Sundays PRIDE Closing Pool Party and finally the Freedom Pride Closing Party that night at the Marquee Nightclub. And don't forget to check out all of the Shedonism weekend parties taking place for the women at the Palms Fantasy Tower! A bit of something for everyone! For tickets, more information and links to all events go to lasvegaspride.org.
FABULOUS LAS VEGAS
Back again this year also during the Vegas Pride Weekend is Fabulous Las Vegas, returning for its fourth year from Tuesday September 3 through Sunday, September 8 with experiences and promotions featuring special pricing with your Fabulous insider card. VIP access happens across several MGM Resorts International destinations complementing the citywide Las Vegas Pride events also taking place that week. Included are two nights of fearless stand-up comedy at The Mirage with LGBT legends, Margaret Cho on Friday, September 6 and two-time Emmy Award-winner Kathy Griffin on Saturday, September 7, special pricing and seating at Cirque du Soleil's Zarkana, "O," K�, Michael Jackson ONE, Criss Angel BeLIEve, The Beatles LOVE and its most sensual show, Zumanity.
In addition to the host of entertainment offerings, including Blue Man Group, Carrot Top, Brad Garrett's Comedy Club and Jabbawakeez. Guests can eat "fabulously" with the exclusive Dine OUT program at participating restaurants up and down the Las Vegas Strip. Through Dine OUT, participants receive 20 percent off their check at FIX in Bellagio, Mandalay Bay's new 24-hour Citizens Kitchen & Bar, Border Grill and Red Square Restaurant and Vodka Lounge, STACK Restaurant & Bar at The Mirage, Brand Steakhouse, Diablo's Cantina, Dragon Noodle D.Vino and The Pub at Monte Carlo and Rice & Co. at Luxor, when presenting their Fabulous hotel key card (more to be added).
For more information on what, when and where go to myfabulousvegas.com
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