2025 Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Travel Guide (+ Sample Itineraries)
Las Vegas is worth visiting anytime, but there’s nothing like ringing in the new year in Sin City. There are always plenty of parties, restaurants, and events for you to check out, regardless of the New Year’s Eve experience you are trying to have.
Looking for luxury? Start with a massage and mani-pedi at a high-end spa along the Strip. Feel like a feast? Indulge in a gourmet meal before moving on to one of the many (and we mean many) New Year’s Eve concerts, clubs, or parties. And when the clock strikes twelve, you can join 300,000+ partygoers at various spots along the Strip to watch the ball drop, sip champagne, and enjoy the spectacular fireworks display that lights up the night sky.
No matter the type of evening you want for your last night of 2024, you need to make your plans and book your tickets now—they are selling out as we speak.
Not sure where to start? We’ve compiled some sample Las Vegas NYE 2025 itineraries below to help you out.
Travel Tips
- Book early: Hotel rooms will be booked up quickly and tickets will sell out fast.
- Arrive early: Las Vegas Boulevard gets blocked off for the party at 6:00 PM, and with 300,000+ people descending on The Strip, traffic will be crazy all night. Avoid it by opting for cabs, rideshares, shuttles, or the Las Vegas Monorail.
- Dress appropriately: If you’re spending time outside, wear layers. Vegas may be known for its sun and warmth, but the desert does get cold at night and you will want a jacket. Also, be aware that backpacks, coolers, and strollers are prohibited on Las Vegas Boulevard between 6:00 PM on December 31 and 6:00 AM on January 1.
- Drink responsibly: While many event tickets include an open bar or bottle service, be sure to drink some water between cocktails. You’ll thank yourself in the morning.
- Forget the glass: Between 6:00 PM on December 31 and 6:00 AM on January 1, glass containers are banned along The Strip (south of Sahara and north of Sunset Avenue), as well as on the sidewalks bordering that portion of Las Vegas Boulevard.
- Carry your hotel key with you: Between 11:00 PM and 1:00 AM, many hotels require proof that you are a guest in order to gain access to the property.
Las Vegas NYE 2025 Parties and Events
With so many events on the go and new ones being added all the time, it’s difficult to list all your options for spending NYE in Las Vegas. To help you ring in the new year your way, we’ve compiled the Las Vegas 2025 NYE events we think are the best of the best. First on our list is the official city of Las Vegas New Year’s Eve party and Club Crawl:
- Dance your way into 2025 at the Time of Your Life Festival™ — Fremont Street Experience
- New Year’s Eve LA Epic Las Vegas Club Crawl — The Vegas Strip
Family-Friendly NYE Events in Las Vegas
- The Ice Rink Fireworks Viewing Party — The Cosmopolitan
- Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Extravaganza — Rainforest Cafe
- High Roller — The LINQ Promenade
Dinner & Drinks
- New Year, New Eats — Yardbird
- Champagne Toast — The Chandelier
- 2024 New Year’s Eve — The STRAT
- New Year Note to Self — CHICA
- New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas — Eiffel Tower Restaurant
- New Year’s Eve — Lotus of Siam
- New Year’s Eve Celebration – Toca Madera
- NYE 25 — Proper Eats Las Vegas
Check out this list of restaurants taking reservations for New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas.
Concerts & Performances
DJs, Parties & Clubs
Fireworks & Fireworks Viewing Parties
- Fireworks on the Las Vegas Strip — Anywhere on The Strip. For the best view, look for higher viewpoints like publicly accessible rooftops.
- The Plaza Hotel & Casino is hosting a NYE VIP Fireworks Viewing Party at midnight
- The Ice Rink New Year’s Eve Fireworks Viewing Party at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
- ARIA provides a fireworks viewing area on the ARIA Main Porte Cochere
- BEER PARK and Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop at Paris Las Vegas will ring in the New Year with a massive rooftop party
New Year's Day
While things are pretty much back to normal by the time New Year’s Day morning—or afternoon for those who stayed out extra late—rolls around, you’ll still find some special New-year-related events on January 1:
Breakfasts, brunches & lunches
- New Year’s Day Brunch — Harlo Steakhouse & Bar
- New Year’s Day Brunch — Eiffel Tower Restaurant
- New Year’s Day Hangover Brunch — Park on Fremont
- Pink Brunch New Year’s Day Edition — La Mona Rosa
Bonus Points: Head to the Grand Canyon
Get a jump on your New Year’s Resolutions and cross an item off your bucket list: see the Grand Canyon. Whether you squeeze it in under the clock on December 31st or start the new year off right with a healthy dose of awe, make a trip to the Grand Canyon part of your New Year’s experience.
Visit the South Rim
Grand Canyon South Rim Bus Tour with Lunch & Free Wi-Fi
$80.00 – $85.00
Grand Canyon South Rim Deluxe Upgrade with IMAX
$80.00 – $250.00
Grand Canyon South Rim Deluxe Bus & Helicopter Tour
$365.00
Grand Canyon Deluxe Airplane and Hummer Tour
$619.00 – $664.00
5 Sample NYE Itineraries
With so many options for how to ring in the new year in Vegas, it can be hard to narrow down your plans and create an itinerary for your evening. To help get you started, we’ve put together five sample itineraries for families, foodies, partygoers, luxury lovers, and budget travelers.
Sample Itinerary #1: Families
Yes, there are family-friendly activities happening for New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas! Check out these events:
Start your night off early
Las Vegas Wild New Year’s Eve Party — Rainforest Cafe
Dinner time
Try this list of family-friendly restaurants from TripAdvisor
When the clock strikes 12
Watch the Fireworks Shows from the High Roller Observation Wheel or check out the Ice Rink Fireworks Viewing Party at The Cosmopolitan
New Year’s Day
Check out this list of kid-friendly breakfast restaurants from Yelp
And later…
Visit the Grand Canyon’s West Rim with Canyon Tours
Sample Itinerary #2: Foodies
Las Vegas is a smorgasbord for foodies any day of the year, but it’s even more enticing on NYE. Here’s what we recommend for foodies on the hunt for that perfect Las Vegas NYE 2025 meal:
Start your night off right
Early seating at Eiffel Tower Restaurant
The feast continues
Cheers to New Year’s Eve — WAKUDA
When the clock strikes 12
New Year Note to Self — CHICA
New Year’s Day
Brunch — Yardbird
Sample Itinerary #3: Party Goers
Want to ring in the new year on the dance floor? Check out these events:
Parties
NYE 25 — Proper Eats Las Vegas
Area15 New Year’s Eve MasqueRave
Rooftop Party at BEER PARK
New Year’s Eve LA Epic Las Vegas Club Crawl — The Vegas Strip
When the clock strikes 12
New Year’s Eve Party at Chéri Rooftop
New Year’s Day
Pink Brunch New Year’s Day Edition — La Mona Rosa
Sample Itinerary #4: Budget-Conscious
Spending New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out these budget-friendly events:
Cheap(er) drinks, shows, and lots of dining options
Time of Your Life Festival™ — Fremont Street Experience
When the clock strikes 12
Stick around at the Time of Your Life Festival™ for the “iconic countdown to the New Year culminating in an epic display of pyrotechnics and digital fireworks on the world’s largest screen”
Or, check out the free fireworks show on the The Strip
New Year’s Day
Trip to the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, or Lake Mead — Canyon Tours
Sample Itinerary #5: Luxury Lovers
Ready to spare no expense this NYE? Welcome 2022 with these luxurious New Year’s Eve events:
Start your night off right
Spa specials — The Spa at ARIA
Dinner time
A Miso Happy New Year — WAKUDA
Take in a show
“O” BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL® — Bellagio Hotel & Casino
Fantasy — Luxor Hotel & Casino
Dance the night away
New Year’s Eve at Prestige — Prestige Club Lounge
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day Brunch — Eiffel Tower Restaurant
Followed by…
Grand Canyon Deluxe Airplane and Hummer Tour — Canyon Tours
Conclusion
Planning to spend New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas? Between myriad events, attractions, and shows, there’s much to choose from. Remember that tickets tend to sell out quickly (and may already be sold out), so lock in your plans and snap up those reservations now!
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Written by Ria Borja
