4th of July in Vegas... :)

I had heard a lot about the 4th of July firework display and I always wanted to see it. Last year on 4th of July we didn't go out to see any fireworks in the city as we had to stay at home due to rain and thunder storms. We spent the whole day at home watching movies while eating Maggie and different kinds of pakodas like potato, spinach, onion, paneer and egg. This year we went to Las Vegas on 4th of July. It was a memorable trip.

I was looking forward to the firework show in Vegas but what I actually saw and experienced was way more than just a firework display. With some of the world's most famous casinos, Vegas is a heaven for gamblers from all over the world. However there is a lot to do and see in Vegas even if one is not a gambler. The city comes to life during the night. The lights, the buildings, the glamour, the fun atmosphere and thousands of tourists from across the world is a feast for the eyes. It is the kind of America that they show on TV. Just walking down the Strip with your loved one by your side is a pleasure in itself. We spent a lot of time inside the many casinos and also strolled on The Strip at night.

This fountain show was pretty amazing. I loved the way they choreographed the dancing water with the soulful music. I read somewhere that the music is not synchronized but personally I don't think so. At night it is very beautiful as the water is lit up. I had also tried to make its video but I could not capture the awesomeness of it. A good quality video of the same can be found here.

 Bellagio Fountains

The lights and the fountain waters move with the beats of the music.

It lasts about 15-20 minutes.

Another thing that captured my eye was The Volcano show. It is on the strip right in front of the Mirage hotel. The fire and the booming gun sounds are well synchronized with the music and one can feel the heat even at a distance. We were lucky that we came on time and found the right spot to see the whole spectacle.

The Volcano show at the Mirage.

It starts at 8PM every night and goes off every hour until midnight.

I would totally recommend the place. Viva Las Vegas!!

You can read more about Vegas here.