Station Casinos celebrates 50 years in Las Vegas

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From humble beginnings (a 5,000-square-foot room with 100 slot machines), Station Casinos has become one of the titans of the Las Vegas Valley over the last five decades, accommodating both visitors and locals and boasting some of the best restaurant, entertainment, gaming and pool party options in Southern Nevada. It’s an empire that just continues to grow and thrive, and this month the company—which now includes Green Valley Ranch, Red Rock Resort, Durango Casino & Resort, Boulder Station, Santa Fe Station, Palace Station and Sunset Station—celebrates its 50th birthday in style with celebrations all month long.

Fireworks!

Palace Station kicked off the festivities this past Wednesday night, on the exact day of Palace Station kicked off the festivities this past Wednesday night, on the exact day the property’s 50th anniversary, with a fireworks and drone show to remember!

On July 4, most of the Station properties launch their own fireworks displays (presented by Fireworks by Grucci), all at 9 p.m. The shows at all properties (except Durango Casino & Resort) can be viewed for free from surface parking lots, while the Sunset Station show can be viewed for free from either the surface parking lots or the outdoor amphitheater.

The following upgraded fireworks viewing packages can be purchased at Durango Casino & Resort, Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Resort, starting at $35 for adults and $10 for children. You can either buy these VIP packages online (plus applicable fees) or in person at gift shops: online (plus applicable fees) or in person at gift shops:

• Durango Casino & Resort’s Bel-Aire Backyard includes a live DJ, complimentary glow sticks, a cash bar and food for purchase.

• Green Valley Ranch’s poolside party at The Backyard features a live DJ, a cash bar and complimentary Bomb Pops and glow sticks. Burgers and hot dogs are available for purchase.

• Red Rock Resort’s poolside experience includes a live DJ, a cash bar, complimentary Bomb Pops and glow-in-the-dark swag, and food for purchase.

Live Music!

The fun continues throughout July with live entertainment (all shows begin at 8 p.m.), including:

• Beatles tribute Fab Four at Santa Fe Station’s Chrome Showroom (July 3-4).

• Complimentary poolside show ’90s Station, featuring the pop hits of that decade, at Palace Station (July 4).

• American singer-songwriter Grace Potter at Green Valley Ranch’s Backyard Amphitheater (July 10).

• American rock band Los Lonely Boys at Boulder Station’s Railhead (July 11).

• American country singer-songwriter Cole Swindell at Red Rock Resort’s Sandbar (July 18).

• Sunset Jazz Series Presents: Patrick Lamb at Sunset Station’s Side Lawn (July 18).

• The hits of legendary band Queen at One Night of Queen at Durango Casino & Resort’s Bel-Aire Backyard (July 24).

Throwback Deals!

Party like it’s the old days of Las Vegas with some truly amazing drink and food specials across the Station Casinos properties, including:

• $1.99 margaritas and $3 beers and shots at all casino bars.

• $2.99 shrimp cocktail at Palace Station and Boulder Stations (with a Boarding Pass).

• $5.99 cheeseburger and fries 24/7 across all cafes (with a Boarding Pass).

• $9.99 late-night steak and eggs at select properties from 11 p.m.-6 a.m. (with a Boarding Pass).

Gifts and Collectibles!

Local invited guests will enjoy exciting 50th anniversary-themed gift days throughout the month! Also, guests can sign up for a Boarding Pass and earn 300 same-day base points to quality for each gift on that day—it’s that easy!

Gifts include:

• A 50th full-zip windbreaker (July 10).

• A 50th hat and T-shirt combo (July 24).

• A 50th quarter-zip pullover (July 31).

Collectibles include:

• Commemorative Collector’s Chips for purchase.

• Branded Boarding Pass cards for eligible guests.

• Hit a slot jackpot of $2,000 or more and get a throwback reversible satin casino jacket all month long.

Making a memory

Time once was, if you wanted a photo, you had to find the nearest photo booth. Well, this month, every property in the Station Casinos family will feature vintage photo booths! For $5 (for those 21 and over), you can get a vintage photo strip and a digital copy. So put that phone away and truly savor the nostalgic moment.