Las Vegas goes green for St. Patrick’s Day — VIDEO

'Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas' sign lit green for St. Patrick's Day (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Showgirls pose in front of the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The sign was lit green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

DJ/violinist Lydia Ansel plays the violin in front of the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The sign was lit green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign goes green on Thursday, March 14, 2019 in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

A crowd gathers at the "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign on Thursday, March 14, 2019. The sign was lit green in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" sign goes green on Thursday, March 14, 2019 in celebration of St. Patrick's Day. (Mat Luschek/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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Showgirls, Irish dancers and tourists gathered at the “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign on the Strip on Thursday night as it was lit green to kick off the St. Patrick’s Day weekend.

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