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Ringing in the New Year

Celebrations Around the United States

By Suzy Feine

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Also known for its headliners, Las Vegas offers a number of family-oriented shows on New Year's Eve.

The Monte Carlo hotel features the magician, Lance Burton, for a special New Year's Eve performance at 7 p.m. This 90-minute show is dubbed "kid-friendly," as Burton frequently pulls kids from the audience to assist with his illusions.

The MGM Grand hosts the world's foremost magician, David Copperfield, on New Year's Eve. Copperfield's performances include dazzling light and visual effects, plus some pyrotechnics to captivate the audience. Three shows are offered on New Year's Eve at 4:30, 7:30 and 10:30 p.m., each of which are kid-friendly, include audience participation and will astound audience members of all ages.

The show, Myst籥, will take center stage at the Cirque du Soleil Theatre in the Treasure Island hotel on New Year's Eve. Not your everyday circus act, Myst籥 combines 72 acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians and comedians with visual effects to create a fantastic visual display for young and old. Show times are 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. on New Year's Eve for this performance geared toward those 5 and older.

For more information on the events taking place in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve, visit www.vegas.com/newyears.

Tips for Staying Safe and Sober on New Year's Eve
  • Never drink and drive.
  • Hire a cab if you plan to drink, or pick a designated driver.
  • Attend a non-alcoholic event.
  • Join MADD's Tie One on for Safety program – tie a red MADD ribbon or affix a window decal to your vehicle as a pledge to drive safe and sober and as a reminder to others to do the same.
  • Be a responsible party host during the holiday season.
  • Plan to spend the night within close proximity of your celebration so that you're not on the road with drunk drivers.
  • If you must drive, leave your celebration early. According to statistics, more drunk drivers are on the road between 12:30 and 3 a.m.
  • Select a meeting place if someone gets lost.
  • When in doubt, stay home for the evening.

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