Las Vegas NV Celtic Games

[gordontaos]

My wife is going to have some time off from Acupuncture school in April and we are thinking about a trip to Las Vegas.
Wonder of wonders, I stumbled across the Games being held on April 20-21.
What might be the cab fare from "the strip" to the park where the games are being held. I was considering not renting a car for this trip, but just might change my mind if it makes sense.
I cannot find any information yet on how big the games will be, not that that matters, but any further input will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks so much!

[Duncanofcolorado]

Gordon, I have a friend in Vegas that may be able to answer your questions. If you want I can give you his email address. Let me know.

[Skyelander]

It is quite far north of Las Vegas. I say rent a car for the day. If you took a taxi, you would not get back. There won't likely be any taxis waiting when you want to return.

[gordontaos]

Thank You!

[TJMACPHERSON]

I'll be in attendance this year. It will be a lot easier to rent a car to travel from the strip. The host hotel is the Golden Nugget and there will be many activities going on, on Freemont Street the Friday night before the games. (Pipe bands, athletics, etc)

[OC Richard]

I'll be there! On Saturday.

There are Fremont Street events both on Friday night and Saturday night, I believe.

I like to stay right there on Fremont Street, so I can soak in all the stuff going on (Games related and non-Games related), have a Yard Of Guinness, stay out late, and walk back to my room.

If you haven't been to Fremont Street on a Saturday night, you're in for something! It's a freak show, a huge block party, stages here and there with live bands. And with pipe bands and kilties. Usually a Marine Corps brass band performs with the LA Scots Grade One Pipe Band.

Here's my report from the 2012 Vegas Games

http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/f...-2012-a-73473/

See ya there!