Chinese New Year: Year of the Dragon Events In Las Vegas

Photo Credit: Audrey Dempsey, Infinity Photo

The Year of the Dragon is upon us. In Chinese astrology this symbolizes a year of excitement, exhilaration, and intensity. Las Vegas is no stranger to events that celebrate the Chinese New Year. One of our family favorites is visiting the decorated Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. They are so beautiful and FREE to visit.

My Family at the Gardens during the Year of the Ox

Here are some other events planned:

• Wynn Las Vegas will present a Dragon and Lion dance ceremony at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 27. The ceremony will begin at the South Valet entrance at Wynn.
• The Palazzo is currently displaying a 128-foot fire breathing dragon that is perched amidst the ground fountain and breathes fire through Feb. 5 at 1 and 5 p.m.. (2 p.m. on Chinese New Year Day following the dragon dance.) At 1 p.m. Monday, 1/23, a ceremonial dragon dance, complete with firecrackers and eye-painting ceremony, will begin at The Venetian porte cochere, making its way through The Palazzo.
• The Gold Coast kicks off its Chinese New Year celebration Monday, 1/23, as well. The public is invited to watch an elaborate Lion Dance parade through the casino Feb. 1 at 7:30 and 10 p.m.
• Caesars Entertainment’s Las Vegas resorts is hosting a concert by Chinese Mandopop star Wakin Chau at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Jan. 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. Tickets for Wakin Chau are on sale now and may be purchased in person at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace box office, online at www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000 .
• Caesars Entertainment’s Lion Dances will take place January 27 at 5 p.m. at Harrah’s Las Vegas, 6:15 p.m. at Imperial Palace Las Vegas, 7 p.m. at Flamingo Las Vegas and 10 p.m. at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. On January 28, ceremonies will be at noon at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, 1 p.m. at Paris Las Vegas, 2 p.m. at Bally’s Las Vegas and 5 p.m. at Caesars Palace.
• Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens puts on a display to celebrate the Chinese New Year. This year, for the first time and custom-made for Bellagio, two 25-foot dragons will appear to be wrapped around a cylinder of water. The dragons will be placed on what appears to be an island of tropical botanicals. The display will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week through March 3rd. There is no admission fees - this is FREE.  Las Vegas-based Beijing Trio will perform traditional folk and pop music with Chinese instruments including the erhu, ruan and pipa. The FREE performances are 5 to 6 p.m. daily in the wing-tipped Ming Dynasty-style gazebo in the South Garden thru 3/3.
• The Fremont Street Experience is hosting a five-day festival dubbed “Chinese New Year – Dragon in the Desert.” Opening ceremonies will take place on at 6 p.m. Tuesday with a live authentic dragon dance that includes virtual firecrackers on Viva Vision. The live dragon dance will return for closing ceremonies at 6 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. Beginning at 6 p.m. each night, the festival will feature a lion dance, a vendor village (with Chinese food, and arts and crafts), and cultural presentations on the 3rd Street Stage and traditional entertainment on the 1st Street Stage.

Thanks to Channel 8 News Now for some details!

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