Wrong-way driver on Las Vegas Blvd
 
Wrong-way driver on Las Vegas Blvd

Nevada troopers stop a wrong-way driver on Las Vegas Boulevard on Dec. 31, 2019. (@NHPSouthernComm/Twitter)

Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Fremont Street
 
Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Fremont Street

Ring in 2019 on Fremont Street during America’s Party Downtown! Fremont Street expects to host over 40,000 people, along with 12 live bands on four stages.

Las Vegas NYE Restrictions and Enhanced Security
 
Las Vegas NYE Restrictions and Enhanced Security

If you are planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Las Vegas Strip or Fremont Street, be aware that you are not allowed to bring backpacks, coolers, strollers or glass. There will also be an increase in security to ensure safe celebrations across town.

Las Vegas NYE Restrictions and Enhanced Security
 
Las Vegas NYE Restrictions and Enhanced Security

If you are planning to celebrate New Year’s Eve on the Las Vegas Strip or Fremont Street, be aware that you are not allowed to bring backpacks, coolers, strollers or glass. There will also be an increase in security to ensure safe celebrations across town.

Las Vegas Ready for 2019 NYE Fireworks Show
 
Las Vegas Ready for 2019 NYE Fireworks Show

The city of Las Vegas is ready to celebrate “America’s Party” with a new and improved fireworks show that will pay tribute to the Golden Knights.

Revelers ring in 2018 in Las Vegas
 
Revelers ring in 2018 in Las Vegas

People across the globe gather on the Las Vegas Strip and Fremont Street to ring in 2018. A crowd of 330,000 visitors was expected to fill the Strip and Fremont Street downtown. “We figured this was probably the safest place anywhere in the world,” said Lynn Cherry. “Being able to drink, walk around and have fun — it’s kind of like Disney for us,” said Vincent Martin.

Tight security greets New Year’s revelers on Las Vegas Strip
 
Tight security greets New Year’s revelers on Las Vegas Strip

Heavy doses of anxiety, security and elation greeted the imminent arrival of 2018 in Las Vegas. A crowd of 330,000 visitors was expected to fill the Strip and Fremont Street downtown, as a record contingent of law enforcement officers kept the peace. This year’s massive outdoor party unfolded in the shadow of the Oct. 1 mass shooting that left 58 people dead. Several people said they came to celebrate in spite of what happened three months ago Monday.