Day 1 of Life is Beautiful 2017 brings art, cool temps — PHOTOS
Life is Beautiful 2017 kicked off on Friday with weather appropriate for the first day of fall.
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Two Door Cinema Club performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Fans of Matoma dance on the Fremont Stage during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Two Door Cinema Club performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Two Door Cinema Club performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Two Door Cinema Club performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Two Door Cinema Club performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Two Door Cinema Club performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Two Door Cinema Club performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Two Door Cinema Club performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Two Door Cinema Club performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Two Door Cinema Club performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees explore the Art Motel by Meow Wolf during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Lorde performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Lorde performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Lorde performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Lorde performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Lorde performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Lorde performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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The ferris wheel is one of many attractions for attendees during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees walk the festival grounds during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees dance at the Kalliope art car during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Katie Souther, left, takes a photo of Danny Cristales in an installation at the Art Motel by Meow Wolf during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees check out an installation at the Art Motel by Meow Wolf during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Tony Kanal of Dreamcar performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Adrian Young, right, and Davey Havok of Dreamcar perform during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Davey Havok of Dreamcar performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Showgirls pose during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees check out the Toyota Music Den during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees explore the Art Motel by Meow Wolf during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Tony Kanal of Dreamcar performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Tom Dumont of Dreamcar performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Festival goers dance at the Kalliope Stage during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Fans react as Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Fans react as Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Festival goers dance at the Kalliope Stage during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Fans make their way out towards the end of the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees pass by an art installation during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Fans react as Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chance the Rapper performs on the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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James Nowlin during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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EDM fans dance during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Attendees arrive for the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees pass by a new mural during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Papa Grove, above, performs at the Forest House art car during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Day Wave performs at the Toyota Music Den during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Day Wave performs at the Toyota Music Den during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees pass by a new mural during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees watch as Day Wave performs at the Toyota Music Den during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees pass by a new mural during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees stop by a water station during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees roam the festival grounds during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees, from left, Alice Medrano, Linda Grimes and Madi Clark dance on the Kalliope art car stage during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Creyton Bonestell of Palm Springs, Calif., right, hula hoops by the Kalliope art car during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Chad Haertling of San Diego, Calif., right, blows bubbles during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Christopher Chang, left, and David Swerdlow, of Newport Beach, Calif., walk through a laser installation in the Art Motel by Meow Wolf during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Davey Havok of Dreamcar performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Five-year-old Gracie Hansen of Salt Lake City looks at her makeup after it was done at the Toyota Music Den during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees roam the festival grounds during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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A couple embraces outside of the Art Motel during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees check out an installation at the Art Motel by Meow Wolf during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees check out a ramen noodle inspired installation at the Art Motel by Meow Wolf during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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An attendee passes by a sculpture in the Art Motel by Meow Wolf during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees, from left, Sydney Tamaki, Aria Thompson, Madi Clark and Alice Medrano dance on the Kalliope art car stage during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Fans cheer as Dreamcar performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Showgirls stop for a break during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Davey Havok of Dreamcar performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees roam around during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Showgirls pose during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees roam the festival grounds during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Davey Havok, right, of Dreamcar performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Davey Havok of Dreamcar performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Davey Havok, left, and Tony Kanal of Dreamcar perform during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees roam the festival grounds during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Attendees dance with costumed performers by the Kalliope art car during the first day of the Life is Beautiful festival in downtown in Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto
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Artist Patrick McNeil is working on a 21-story mural in conjunction with the Life is Beautiful music festival. Photo taken on Monday, September 18, 2017, at The Plaza hotel-casino, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Artist Patrick McNeil works on his 21-story mural in conjunction with the Life is Beautiful music festival on Monday, September 18, 2017, at The Plaza hotel-casino, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Artist Patrick McNeil's 21-story mural in conjunction with the Life is Beautiful music festival on Monday, September 18, 2017, at The Plaza hotel-casino, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Artist Patrick McNeil's 21-story mural in conjunction with the Life is Beautiful music festival on Monday, September 18, 2017, at The Plaza hotel-casino, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Yesco and Bombard Renewable Energy are updating Felipe Pantone’s 2016 mural with a solar-powered neon installation for this year's Life is Beautiful festival. Photo taken on Monday, September 18, 2017, at 209 Seventh Street, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Artist Okuda San Miguel, left, works on a mural outside the Meow Wolf art motel on Monday, September 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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The Meow Wolf art motel on Monday, September 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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The Meow Wolf art motel on Monday, September 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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The Meow Wolf art motel on Monday, September 18, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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The crowd at the Downtown Stage erupts at the sight of 2 Chainz during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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2 Chainz performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. The Georgia-born rapper completed his set in a wheelchair after breaking his leg two months ago. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Kirsten Pegeron during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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2 Chainz performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. The Georgia-born rapper completed his set in a wheelchair after breaking his leg two months ago. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Emma Singleterry during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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2 Chainz performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. The Georgia-born rapper completed his set in a wheelchair after breaking his leg two months ago. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Chloe Doan during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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2 Chainz performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. The Georgia-born rapper completed his set in a wheelchair after breaking his leg two months ago. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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Katrina Currow during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
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2 Chainz performs during the first day of the Life is Beautiful music and arts festival on Friday, September 22, 2017, in Las Vegas. The Georgia-born rapper completed his set in a wheelchair after breaking his leg two months ago. Benjamin Hager Las Vegas Review-Journal @benjaminhphoto
Updated September 23, 2017 - 8:50 pm
Life is Beautiful 2017 kicked off on Friday with weather appropriate for the first day of fall.
Early attendees were invited to explore the downtown footprint’s new public art installations and listen to early headliners. The festival gates opened at 2 p.m. and the first day will end at 1 a.m.