Ultimate List Of Memorial Day Events In Las Vegas

It's a busy time of year in the Valley, and there are tons of Memorial Day events in Las Vegas if you're coming to town.

As we enjoy this long weekend with pool parties and backyard get-togethers, let's not forget to feel thankful for the soldiers who've sacrificed their lives for this country.

According to News 3, there will be an expected 43.8 million people that'll travel during the holiday weekend. So, expect longer wait times at Harry Reid International Airport if you're traveling as well.

With the long weekend, many people will be flying and driving into Las Vegas, which we always love for our economy. So if you're coming to Sin City, here are some Memorial Day events in Las Vegas that you can check out.

"Welcome Back Beach Bash," at Cowabunga Canyon is the perfect way to spend this holiday weekend! Cowabunga Vegas is a fun waterpark with two locations: one in Henderson and one in Summerlin.

The "Welcome Back Beach Bash" at Cowabunga Canyon will have live music, and it's the kick-off party for the start of the season.

The farmer's market in Summerlin is also a great way to celebrate the start of summer. The farmer's market is on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

On Saturday, there's a glow bike ride for families. The glow ride is in Henderson, and there will be safety course for children, according to the Facebook event page. Families can decorate their bikes with glow sticks and other fun decorations.

Ayu Dayclub, located inside of Resorts World Las Vegas, will host Cash Cash on Friday, Kaskade on Saturday and T-Pain on Sunday. Zouk, the sister nightclub, will also host a plethora of artists such as Damante, Illenium, DJ Snake and Ludacris.

Encore Beach Club, inside of the Wynn Las Vegas, will also host Dillion Francis, The Chainsmokers, and David Guetta throughout the weekend.

Marquee Dayclub also comes in with a hot lineup: DJ Puffy, DJ Pauly D, TIP and Amiri Paul are the feature artists throughout this weekend.

Liquid Pool will have DJ Que, Buza, Justin Credible, D-Miles and Murphi Kennedy during the day parties.

TAO Beach will also have a great lineup of well-known DJs like Timmy Trumpet, Alesso, Chris Lorenzo and more!

Club crawls will be plentiful. We recommend the Las Vegas Club Crawl if you're in an energetic party mood and want to see multiple venues.

The Punk Rock Bowling Festival is also taking place in Downtown Las Vegas this weekend. If you're looking for a last-minute music experience then check out the event's website here.

We hope everyone has a safe and fun long weekend!

Memorial Day in Las Vegas is upon us. Usually, the city transforms into a red-and-white conglomerate of pool parties and more. But, we want to take back the meaning of the holiday and honor the people who died while serving our country.

Although many people use this weekend as time to "celebrate," this is a sullen and somber day for many in our community.

As Norman Schwarzkopf said, "It doesn't take a hero to order men into battle. It takes a hero to be one of those men who goes into battle."

According to the Library of Congress, Commander in Chief John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic designated May 30 as memorial day through issuing General Order Number 11.

He dedicated this day, “for the purpose of strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land," the Library of Congress said on its website.

As some of us cook up summertime food, letting smoke billow from our grills, let's take a moment to give honor to those who are no longer with us.

Since the Iraq War and the War in Afghanistan, over 50 Nevadans have died in combat or are listed in Nevada's Book of Fallen Heroes.

We want to dedicate this post to the individuals who risked and sacrificed their lives to ensure the safety and freedom of ours. Both of the wars listed above have ended, but the effects can still be felt in our own state.

According to the Nevada Department of Veteran Services, a fallen hero is defined as a "Nevadan serving in the military . . . who becomes a casualty 'in action,' as a direct result of hostile action, or is the victim of a terrorist activity (see below for definition of In-Action and Nevadan)."

We send healing and honor to the families of those who've fallen, and we wish gratitude as Memorial Day comes upon us.

Below are the names of local heroes who died in combat or died "as a result of a combat theater-related injury or disease within one year of returning from theater."

"The War in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) began in October 2001 in response to the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. America withdrew from Afghanistan in August 2021, bringing to a close America’s longest war in its history," The Nevada Department of Veterans Services said on its website.