Things To Know About The Las Vegas Strip For New Year’s Eve
If you’re planning to head to the Las Vegas Strip for New Year’s Eve, there are things you should know before you go.
Public officials in Las Vegas met today to discuss preparations for the upcoming New Year’s festivities on the Strip. Including what visitors can and cannot bring. As well as road closures visitors and residents should expect.
Those in attendance included Andrew Walsh. Who is the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department undersheriff. Additionally, Clark County Commission Chairman Jim Gibson and Commissioner Michael Naft were there. As well Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman. They were joined by Clark County Fire Chief John Steinbeck, City of Las Vegas Fire Chief Fernando Gray and Switch Senior Vice President of Sustainability Alise Porto.
Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Road Closures
After the meeting, details about road closures for New Year’s Eve were announced. They include the I-15 off-ramps at Flamingo in both directions. Which will be shut down starting at 5:30 p.m. Las Vegas Boulevard from Spring Mountain Road to Tropicana Avenue will be shut down beginning at 6:30 p.m. And by 8:00 p.m., they entire Las Vegas Strip will be closed to all vehicle traffic.
Curfews
Minors under the age of 18 will not be allowed on the Las Vegas Strip or in the Downtown area during the Strip closure.
Prohibited Items
There is also a list of things visitors may not bring to the Las Vegas Strip on New Year’s Eve. Including glass and metal containers, coolers and strollers. Additionally, no bag larger than 12x12x6 inches are allowed. Which includes backpacks, luggage and purses exceeding those dimensions.
Local, state and federal officials, as well as community partners, have collaborated with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department for these parameters. In efforts to keep everyone safe while inviting them to enjoy the celebration. More information is available here.
Surprise! Las Vegas Is NOT The Most Instagrammable NYE City
5. Las Vegas
Firework over Las Vegas Strip.
Ah, Vegas. She is so lovely. Tenfold with those fireworks lighting up the Las Vegas Strip. Coming in at number five on the list, with 40, 537,543 NYE-related hashtags on Instagram.
4. Atlanta
Atlanta Downtown night
This one might surprise some people. Though Atlanta is a great city in many ways, you don’t often hear about it when it comes to New Year’s Eve. At least not over on the West Coast. But 43,328,642 Instagram posts indicate Atlanta is one of the most post-worthy places for NYE.
3. Chicago
Chicago Fireworks
We can definitely see why Chicago made the number three spot on this list. Fireworks, reflected in water, over that beautiful skyline. Gorgeous. The Windy City racked up 55,907,215 NYE-related Instagram hashtags in this study.
2. Los Angeles
Los Angeles Fireworks
It might be hard to remember sometimes when you’re stuck in that L.A. traffic. But the city is really quite beautiful. Especially on New Year’s Eve. And many people on social media agree. Los Angeles came in at number four with 83,266,470 NYE-related hashtag mentions.
1. Miami
Miami New Year’s Eve
Welcome to Miami! The number one place named most instagrammable for New Year’s Eve. With a mind-blowing 90,505,113 NYE-related hashtags. More than double what Vegas did. Hats off to you, Miami.
