Events and festivals Las Vegas
April
World Series of Poker
For a one thousand dollar entry fee, you can compete in a million dollar poker competition at Benny Binion's Horseshoe in downtown Las Vegas, in the middle of April.
Call (702) 382-1600 for information.
Fremont Street Mardi Gras
This annual event at the covered Fremont Street arcade, around the third week of April.
Call (702) 678 5777 for information
May
EA Sports Supercross
The final show of the annual American Motocross series during the first week of May.
Call (702) 455-8242 for information.
Cinco de Mayo
Includes clowns, parades, food booths and celebrations in local bars and parks throughout Las Vegas, held on the weekend, culminating on the Sunday, closest to May 5.
Call (702) 284-6800 for information.
Summer Jam
Radio station KLUC 98.5 hosts the latest in live music at the Sam Boyd Stadium, middle of May.
Call (888) 464-2468 for information.
Jazz in the Park
From mid-May to mid-June, a series of evening outdoor concerts at the Clark County Government Center amphitheater
Call (702) 455-8200 for information.
June
Jazz Festival
jazz bands from all over the country congregate for a three day festival during the first week of June.
Call (702) 678 5777 for information
International Truck Show
The annual exposition of trucks, the last few days of June.
Call (702) 892-0711 for information.
July
Fourth of July Fireworks
spectacular fireworks at a number of venues, including Cashman Field, the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the Sante Fe Station Pavilion, Desert Breeze Park, Hills Park in Summerlin, Bicentennial Park in Boulder City, Morrell Park, the Stratosphere Lounge and the Primm Valley Casino.
Call (877) VISIT-LV for information.
August
Def Con X Underground
The largest number of computer hackers in one place, learn state of the art security techniques and how to defend you the first week of August.
Call (800) 453-8000 for information.
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