It’s that time of year again, buckaroos! National Finals Rodeo finishes up this week, but the fun doesn’t stop after the last lasso each night—check out all the NFR-related nightlife action.
Resorts World really packs the house with a host of parties beginning at Zouk Nightclub for those 21+. Every day, guests can settle into a booth and watch NFR streamed live from Thomas & Mack. Then, starting at 9:30 each evening, catch live performances. Dawg House Saloon & Sports Book turns into meet-and-greet central with rodeo riders, and at night it’ll host country music concerts. Gatsby’s Cocktail Lounge throws its Denim and Rhinestones party, where the lounge transforms into country heaven with line dancing and DJs playing country hits. If the family is in tow, RedTail offers an all-ages NFR experience every day. Other highlights include shopping pop-ups like Boot Barn and Cavender’s inside the Hilton Lobby and Conrad Lobby, respectively. Coca-Cola hosts a caravan pop-up at the property’s south porte cochere so families can get pictures with Santa.
Photo by: Fred Morledge
Downtown is packed with events, with highlights like Golden Nugget’s free watch parties every day and free shuttle service to and from Thomas & Mack. Circa Resort & Casino holds autograph sessions at Underhang Bar on Dec. 10 with NFR Steer Wrestlers beginning at 11 a.m. Afterwards, grab an NFR specialty cocktail, the 8 Second Ride, at Vegas Vickie’s Cocktail Lounge. The Downtown Las Vegas Events Center puts on its annual Buckaroo Ball: After Dark each night at 8 p.m. with country music concerts and food and drink specials. Every evening after the rodeo wraps, The Sand Dollar Downtown at Plaza hosts a party with beer, craft cocktails and live country bands.
For some line dancing and rowdy cowgirl fun, head to Coyote Ugly at New York-New York, where the beautiful bartenders are decked out country-style and are known to pour shots straight into partiers’ mouths. Live DJs, dancing on the bar and line dancing are all on tap! Don’t miss happy hour from 7-9 p.m. daily.
Easy’s Cocktail Lounge at Aria hosts a special party every evening through Dec. 12. The speakeasy, hidden inside Proper Eats Food Hall, will offer limited-time specialty cocktails like Ain’t My First Rodeo and Saddle Sipper in addition to bottle specials and signature caviar service. Don’t miss Dec. 12, which features both a special performance by The Rhyolite Sound and a pop-up monnogramming station by Codigo 1530 for all guests to have their names custom embroidered on commemorative bandanas.
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One of the hottest country spots on the Strip year-round is Gilley’s at Treasure Island, so they kick it up big time when NFR is in town. Head to party central each evening for concerts, $10 bull rides, the famous Gilley’s Girls and line dancing. Gilley’s is also home to NFR official watch parties starting at 5:45 p.m., and hosts NFR autograph sessions with the rodeo’s bull riders on Dec. 11 beginning at 11 a.m.
The STRAT gets in on the action with drink specials through Dec. 14. At View Lounge, Remix Lounge, PT’s Wings & Sports and 108 Drinks, deals include Coors Light and Coors Banquet for $7 and Crown Royal shots for $8. On Dec. 9, check out the Pink Party, supporting breast cancer awareness. For $10 guests get access to the observation deck and can enjoy specialty cocktails and small bites for purchase as well as dancing and DJs. (10% of the proceeds goes to the Tough Enough to Wear Pink charity).
Find more fun ones at Rio Las Vegas, where after the rodeo wraps up, the party continues on Dec. 13-14 at the iconic VooDoo Lounge, 51 floors above the city. Guests can enjoy after parties featuring live DJs, dancing, and breathtaking rooftop views. Plus, each night at Masquerade Village on the casino floor, you'll find an NFR Watch Party hosted by Matt Merritt, and a rotating lineup of celebrity guests, plus prizes and giveaways. Seating starts at 5 p.m., so arrive early for a front-row seat to all the excitement.
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