Viva Las Vegas rockabilly festival celebrates 25th anniversary — PHOTOS
Viva Las Vegas is the longest running music festival in Las Vegas, and is the largest rockabilly event in the world, according to a news release.
Promoter Tom Ingram receives key to the city from Mayor Goodman
![Jody Collins, from Sacramento, Calif., takes photos with a classic car during the Rockabilly Ca ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-001.jpg)
Jody Collins, from Sacramento, Calif., takes photos with a classic car during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![The audience dances to Shanda Howlers’ set during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend at T ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_ROCKABILLY-041422-es_001.jpg)
The audience dances to Shanda Howlers’ set during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Raymond Roberts, of Sacramento, photographs Judia Jackson, of Washington, center, and Lidia Rio ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_ROCKABILLY-041422-es_002.jpg)
Raymond Roberts, of Sacramento, photographs Judia Jackson, of Washington, center, and Lidia Rioss, of Sacramento, during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. The friends are all repeat returners to the 60s culture music festival. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Attendees of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend hit the dance floor during Shanda Howlers’ ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_ROCKABILLY-041422-es_003.jpg)
Attendees of Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend hit the dance floor during Shanda Howlers’ set at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Adam Szeluga, of Rochester, New York, waits for his drinks during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Wee ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_ROCKABILLY-041422-es_004.jpg)
Adam Szeluga, of Rochester, New York, waits for his drinks during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Carolina Franco, center right, has a clown tattooed on her by Pancho in the Tattoo Saloon durin ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_ROCKABILLY-041422-es_005.jpg)
Carolina Franco, center right, has a clown tattooed on her by Pancho in the Tattoo Saloon during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Audience members embrace as the Shanda Howlers play their set during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_ROCKABILLY-041422-es_006.jpg)
Audience members embrace as the Shanda Howlers play their set during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Sally Janssens, left, and Gerry Laureys, second from left, of Belgium, swing dance during Shand ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_ROCKABILLY-041422-es_007.jpg)
Sally Janssens, left, and Gerry Laureys, second from left, of Belgium, swing dance during Shanda Howlers’ set at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Sarah Webb, center, of London, England, has her hair done by Becca Anne at the Atomic Style Lou ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_ROCKABILLY-041422-es_008.jpg)
Sarah Webb, center, of London, England, has her hair done by Becca Anne at the Atomic Style Lounge during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend attendees head toward the arena at The Orleans Hotel and Casi ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_ROCKABILLY-041422-es_009.jpg)
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend attendees head toward the arena at The Orleans Hotel and Casino on Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Ellen Schmidt/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @ellenschmidttt
![Jenny Tree, from Milford Haven, Whales, UK, cools herself down with a fan during Viva Las Vegas ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-002.jpg)
Jenny Tree, from Milford Haven, Whales, UK, cools herself down with a fan during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Attendees listen to Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva La ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-003.jpg)
Attendees listen to Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend's promoter Tom Ingram, left, receives a key to the city from ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-004.jpg)
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend's promoter Tom Ingram, left, receives a key to the city from Mayor Carolyn Goodman during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Attendees socialize during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Th ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-005.jpg)
Attendees socialize during Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Attendees socialize during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Satu ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-006.jpg)
Attendees socialize during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys perform during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rock ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-007.jpg)
Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys perform during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Enrique Vega, from Los Angeles, Calif., is pulled in her miniature hot rod during the Rockabill ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-008.jpg)
Enrique Vega, from Los Angeles, Calif., is pulled in her miniature hot rod during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys perform during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rock ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-009.jpg)
Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys perform during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Attendees socialize during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Satu ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-011.jpg)
Attendees socialize during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Jody Collins, from Sacramento, Calif., takes pictures with classic cars during the Rockabilly C ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-012.jpg)
Jody Collins, from Sacramento, Calif., takes pictures with classic cars during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Attendees socialize during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Satu ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-013.jpg)
Attendees socialize during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Las Vegas native Abby Dandy poses for photos in front of classic cars during the Rockabilly Car ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-014.jpg)
Las Vegas native Abby Dandy poses for photos in front of classic cars during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Mike Burkley, from San Luis Obispo, Calif., during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Ro ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-015.jpg)
Mike Burkley, from San Luis Obispo, Calif., during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys perform during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rock ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-016.jpg)
Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys perform during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
![Jody Collins, from Sacramento, Calif., takes photos in a classic car during the Rockabilly Car ...](https://www.reviewjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/16370811_web1_Rockabilly-Car-Show-bh-017.jpg)
Jody Collins, from Sacramento, Calif., takes photos in a classic car during the Rockabilly Car Show at Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at The Orleans, in Las Vegas. (Benjamin Hager/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @benjaminhphoto
Updated April 18, 2022 - 10:41 am
The Viva Las Vegas rockabilly weekend is celebrating its 25th anniversary.
The four-day music festival runs through Sunday at The Orleans Hotel and Casino.
VLV is the longest running music festival in Las Vegas, and is the largest rockabilly event in the world, according to a news release.
Promoter Tom Ingram received the key to the city from Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman at the annual car show Saturday to celebrate his contribution to entertainment.
VLV attracts some of the most eye-catching, stylish, head-turning people from all over the globe.