New Year's Eve in Las Vegas

Next dates: Not yet published by the organiser
Where: The Las Vegas Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) and Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas
Organisers: No single organiser. Clark County calls it "America's Party"; resorts run the parties and fireworks
Who can attend: The street celebration on the Strip is open to the public. Parties, concerts and dinners are ticketed by each venue
Fireworks: A coordinated eight-minute display at midnight from resort rooftops; the Plaza runs its own show on Fremont Street
Strip road closure (2025-26): I-15 Flamingo off-ramps closed around 5:30 p.m.; closures on Las Vegas Blvd from Spring Mountain Road to Tropicana Avenue from 6:30 p.m.; the Strip fully closed to vehicles by 8 p.m.
Prohibited on the Strip: 6 p.m. Dec. 31 to 6 a.m. Jan. 1: glass bottles, metal containers, strollers, coolers, backpacks and bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches
Transit (2025-26): Free RTC buses on all routes, including the Deuce, 6 p.m. Dec. 31 to 9 a.m. Jan. 1; Monorail ran nonstop 7 a.m. Dec. 31 to 2 a.m. Jan. 2
Official information: visitlasvegas.com and clarkcountynv.gov

About

New Year's Eve is Las Vegas's biggest night on the street. Las Vegas Boulevard closes to traffic and becomes a pedestrian party, the resorts fill with concerts, club nights and special dinners, and at midnight a fireworks show goes off from rooftops along the Strip. Clark County brands the night "America's Party".

Visit Las Vegas, the LVCVA's tourism site, describes a coordinated eight-minute fireworks display at midnight. For 2025-26 it launched from nine Strip resort rooftops, including Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, The STRAT and The Venetian, with the Palms joining off-Strip, while the Plaza ran its own show over Fremont Street.

The LVCVA expects hundreds of thousands of revelers and advises booking flights, shows and dinners early. Clark County coordinates the night with LVMPD and local, state and federal partners.

What to expect

Traffic stops early. For 2025-26, Clark County closed the I-15 Flamingo off-ramps around 5:30 p.m., began closing Las Vegas Boulevard between Spring Mountain Road and Tropicana Avenue at 6:30 p.m., and had the Strip fully closed by 8 p.m. Visit Las Vegas says it reopens near 2 a.m.

RTC buses, including the Deuce, were free from 6 p.m. December 31 to 9 a.m. January 1, with detours. The Monorail ran nonstop for 43 hours; one-ride tickets were $6, or $1 for Nevada residents with ID. Downtown, Fremont Street Experience holds its own countdown party.

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Good to know

From 6 p.m. December 31 to 6 a.m. January 1, glass bottles, metal containers, strollers, coolers, backpacks and bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches are banned on the Strip.
Carry your room key if returning between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m.; some hotels require it to re-enter.
Clark County notes it is the coldest part of the year: dress warmly, stay hydrated and wear comfortable shoes.
Times above are for 2025-26. Check Clark County's page in late December for the current year.

Questions about New Year's Eve in Las Vegas

What time does the Strip close on New Year's Eve?

For 2025-26, Clark County began closing Las Vegas Boulevard between Spring Mountain Road and Tropicana Avenue at 6:30 p.m. and had the Strip fully closed to vehicles by 8 p.m. The I-15 Flamingo off-ramps closed around 5:30 p.m. Visit Las Vegas says the Strip reopens near 2 a.m.

Are there fireworks in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve?

Yes. Visit Las Vegas describes a coordinated eight-minute fireworks display at midnight. For 2025-26 it launched from the rooftops of nine Strip resorts, including Caesars Palace, MGM Grand, The STRAT and The Venetian, plus the Palms off-Strip. Downtown, the Plaza Hotel & Casino ran a separate fireworks show over Fremont Street.

What can't I bring to the Strip on New Year's Eve?

Clark County lists glass bottles, metal containers, strollers, coolers, backpacks and bags larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches as prohibited on the Las Vegas Strip from 6 p.m. on December 31 until 6 a.m. on January 1. Plan to carry only a small bag and leave strollers at your hotel.

Is public transit free on New Year's Eve in Las Vegas?

The RTC bus system was free. For 2025-26, Clark County said every RTC route, including the Deuce on the Strip, was free from 6 p.m. on December 31 until 9 a.m. on January 1, though several routes were detoured. The Monorail was not free: one-ride tickets were $6, or $1 for Nevada residents with ID.

Do I need a ticket to celebrate on the Strip?

Not for the street. Las Vegas Boulevard is closed to cars and open to people on foot, and the fireworks can be seen from the street. Resort parties, nightclubs, concerts and special dinners are ticketed separately by each venue, and Visit Las Vegas advises booking early because options fill up.

Does the Las Vegas Monorail run all night on New Year's Eve?

For 2025-26 it ran nonstop for 43 hours, from 7 a.m. December 31 to 2 a.m. January 2. Visitors paid $6 a ride, and Nevada residents with ID could buy $1 rides at station booths from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on December 31.