Fremont Street Experience (FSE), the downtown Las Vegas entertainment destination, will celebrate its 30th anniversary in December.
Commemorating three decades since the unveiling of the pedestrian mall and canopy, the milestone honors FSE as the immersive entertainment destination that played an integral role in defining modern Las Vegas.
Since its debut in 1995, FSE has evolved, beginning with the iconic canopy and expanding to include the SlotZilla Zipline and free live entertainment. on three stages.
“Fremont Street Experience has always been about creating unforgettable moments,” said Dana Reynolds, vice president of marketing for FSE. “For 30 years, we’ve served as the heartbeat of downtown Las Vegas, blending innovation, entertainment, and community spirit. This anniversary is a celebration of the people, performances, and energy that have made FSE a landmark destination.”
Throughout December, visitors can enjoy special events and exclusive offers that celebrate both Fremont Street Experience’s anniversary and the festive holiday season. On Dec. 3 at 4 p.m., FSE will transform into a country music lovers’ paradise with its annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Official Kickoff Party, the Downtown Hoedown, which will feature free live concerts from Midland, Corey Kent, Josh Ross, and Mackenzie Carpenter. On Dec. 5 and 6 from noon until 8 p.m., guests can enjoy complimentary samples of Guinness beer. The experience also features a festive gift shop, gift wrapping services, and plenty of photo opportunities to capture the holiday magic.
On Dec. 14 at 4 p.m., Fremont Street Experience will commemorate the official 30th anniversary. As part of the celebration, it will premiere new shows on the canopy. The evening will conclude with the annual Christmas Tree lighting.
From Dec. 14 to 19 6-9 p.m, the Fremont Street Experience is debuting Neon Nights Holiday Lights, its holiday village in partnership with First Friday and KTNV. The experience will feature meet-and-greet photo opportunities with Santa, local pop-up retailers, and samplings by various outlets from the surrounding casino and hotel properties, all amidst festive lights and décor. Additionally, a charity giveback station will accept canned-food donations. Neon Nights Holiday Lights is free and open to guests of all ages.
On Dec. 30 at 5 p.m., FSE will once again host the Las Vegas Bowl Pep Rally, featuring the bands, cheerleaders, and mascots.
On the 31st, the Countdown under the Canopy event kicks off at 7 p.m. The annual New Year’s Eve celebration features live performances from Robin Thicke, CeeLo Green, Common Kings, Chingy, Pertinence, and Sammy Johnson. Partygoers can purchase tickets online for $60. Prices will increase to $65 starting Saturday, Dec. 27.
