Longer weekends mean longer fun, and 3-day Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of summer. Plan out the perfect long weekend and celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas with these tips and tricks on where to find the best parties and events!
Memorial Day Weekend in Las Vegas is one of the busiest times to visit. Last year, approximately 320,000 people visited just for that weekend. If we see the same 2% yearly increase in visitors as we have been seeing in 2019, you can expect approximately 385,000 visitors this year. While having crowds may seem like a turn-off, it just makes celebrating that much more fun! That being said, anticipate long lines for clubs, quickly-booked hotel rooms, and long waits for restaurants. Be safe by booking your room at the D Hotel in advance and making any reservations needed for other activities.
Over Vegas Memorial Weekend, you’ll notice the sun got an early start on summer. Vegas May weather has a high of 90°F with a low of 64°F. Keep this in mind as you’re packing! You may need to wear a light sweater at night even if you were sweating all day in the heat. The sun can lead to heat, sunburns, and dehydration. Keep on top of your health in this Vegas May weather by using sunscreen, staying in shaded areas, and being extra careful to stay hydrated.
After you’ve decided to spend Memorial Day in Las Vegas, it’s time for the exciting part! Planning your Vegas itinerary is necessary to make sure you fit in whatever you want to do over the long weekend. From raging pool parties and exciting shows to making dinner reservations, planning in advance is key.
Of course, we encourage exploring Las Vegas as well! Make a few plans, but don’t forget to walk around the city to find things to do in Vegas for Memorial Weekend that you may not have thought of before. You may stumble upon a show or restaurant that ends up being the highlight of your long weekend.
From live shows to exciting bars, the Fremont Street Experience is full of energy to keep your Las Vegas Memorial Weekend going! During Memorial Day Weekend, you can even catch a free Good Charlotte concert right in the middle of all the action. You can also spice up your experience with a thrilling SlotZilla Zip Line ride. Downtown Las Vegas can throw a Memorial Day party just as well, if not better than, the Strip, and the Fremont Street Experience proves it.
Las Vegas is home to a number of great dining options, and the list never stops growing with new talent joining our kitchens! This Las Vegas Memorial Day Weekend, spend one day of your long weekend exploring all the Las Vegas foodie options. From delicious steak at Andiamo Steakhouse to the famous Big Poppa Tart Donut at Donut Bar, your tastebuds will party harder than you do in Vegas. Once you’ve filled up on sustenance, celebrate with drinks at one of our many bars! From Downtown Las Vegas breweries to yard drinks to speakeasies, there’s a drink for everyone.
Keep your eye out for special Memorial Day deals by following your favorite restaurants in social media or by simply walking around and seeing what’s available – it’s hard to go wrong with food in Vegas!
If you’re visiting the Entertainment Capital of the World for your long weekend, you better see some entertainment. In Vegas, our entertainment is more than just the magic shows and showgirls seen in movies. For years, Las Vegas has built itself a reputation as a premier spot for all the top performers – from Ariana Grande to Paul McCartney.
This Memorial Day Weekend, you can catch the 21st Annual Punk Rock Bowling and Music Festival featuring Rancid Descendents, The Specials, The Hives, Refused, The Stranglers, and more. As mentioned earlier, if you’re in a #throwback mood, Good Charlotte will be playing a free concert on Fremont Street on May 24th.
Use your extra day in your long weekend to explore Downtown Las Vegas attractions. Outside of the Fremont Street Experience, there are plenty of other fun things to see and do downtown. Get your shopping done at the Downtown Container Park, get a glimpse into Las Vegas’s past at the Mob Museum and Neon Boneyard, see who’s performing at the Smith Center, and get a little wild at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum.
The best thing about spending Memorial Day in Las Vegas is that there is something to do for everyone. It isn’t hard to fill up your long-weekend itinerary – you’ll probably find it harder to narrow down what you want to do! Make your plans sooner rather than later for things that you need reservations or tickets for, and prepare yourself for a weekend full of fun. Book a room at the D for your Downtown Las Vegas Memorial Day Weekend to be right in the middle of the action!
