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Las Vegas Rings in 2026 with Dazzling Fireworks and Drones

1/1/2026

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Las Vegas kicked off 2026 with 'America's Party 2026,' a New Year's Eve celebration featuring a fireworks show and, for the first time, a coordinated drone display.
The event drew about 340,000 attendees despite rain and involved fireworks launched from ten resorts, including MGM Grand and Caesars Palace.
American Broadcasting Company (ABC) broadcast the festivities live.
Security included road closures and large-bag restrictions; the Las Vegas Monorail offered free rides.

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Story summary

Las Vegas kicked off 2026 with 'America's Party 2026,' a New Year's Eve celebration featuring a fireworks show and, for the first time, a coordinated drone display.
The event drew about 340,000 attendees despite rain and involved fireworks launched from ten resorts, including MGM Grand and Caesars Palace.
American Broadcasting Company (ABC) broadcast the festivities live.
Security included road closures and large-bag restrictions; the Las Vegas Monorail offered free rides.