No one does a holiday like Vegas, and this year's festivities are going to be incredible: massive gingerbread villages at the Four Seasons, Bellagio's mesmerizing holiday conservatory display, and there's word that they're transforming The Park into a Winter wonderland.
At Gingerbread Village at the Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas, celebrated pastry chef Jean-Luc Daul will unveil his 19th gingerbread village in the lobby of the AAA Five Diamond Four Seasons Las Vegas this Winter. The village will be reminiscent of the Christmas markets across Europe, inspired by chef Daul's experience crafting gingerbread displays around the world. With 200 pounds of sugar, more than 25 pounds of chocolate, and 60 pounds of icing fondant, the village is sure to be a spectacle during this year's holiday season.
Santa Claus trades in his sleigh for scuba gear each year at Shark Reef Aquarium for "Santa in the Shipwreck," located at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino. Santa can be seen diving with more than 2,000 aquatic pals (including green sea turtles and zebra sharks) on select weekends in December. Shark Reef Aquarium shines bright for the holidays with festive decorations and a station where children can whisper their wishes to Santa in between his dives.
In early December, Bellagio Resort and Casino's Conservatory and Botanical Gardens will unveil its most anticipated display of the year: the holiday installation. The sights of the season will take over the Conservatory and Botanical Gardens as thousands upon thousands of fresh, fragrant flowers (including poinsettias) are shaped into festive displays and intertwined with twinkling lights.
Santas are coming back to town as Las Vegas's favorite charity, Opportunity Village, will host its 13th annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run in Downtown Las Vegas. This event has become the largest gathering of Santa-clad runners in the world and will kick off on Dec. 2 for locals and visitors alike. The Great Santa Run raises funds and awareness for Opportunity Village's ongoing programs and services. This allows unparalleled opportunities to enhance and support more than 2,000 Southern Nevada residents with intellectual disabilities and the families who love them. Registration is available on the Great Santa Run website.
