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Vegas Takes Over Chicago Landmarks to Spread Vegas Season Cheer -
Las Vegas takes over Union Station with 100 carolers to spread Vegas Season cheer throughout Chicago on June 20, 2014 -
Las Vegas takes over Union Station with 100 carolers to spread Vegas Season cheer throughout Chicago on June 20, 2014 -
Las Vegas takes over Buckingham Fountain with 100 carolers to spread Vegas Season cheer throughout Chicago on June 20, 2014 -
Las Vegas takes over Pioneer Square with 100 carolers to spread Vegas Season cheer throughout Chicago on June 20, 2014 -
Wayne Newton celebrates the official start of Vegas Season by throwing out the first pitch at the Chicago Cubs game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 20, 2014 -
Las Vegas takes over Wrigley Field with Wayne Newton and 100 carolers to spread Vegas Season cheer throughout Chicago on June 20, 2014.
LAS VEGAS BRINGS VEGAS SEASON TO CHICAGO
Wayne Newton and 100 Carolers Ring in Vegas Season Throughout Chicago with Festive Performances
“Las Vegas comes to life during the summer with unparalleled daylife, nightlife, entertainment, dining, shopping and more,” said Cathy Tull, senior vice president of marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA). “Vegas Season embodies the summertime spirit, freedom, fun and rewarding yourself with a much-deserved vacation.”
Las Vegas took Chicago by storm as Mr. Las Vegas himself, Wayne Newton, and more than 100 Vegas Season carolers hit the streets of the Windy City. The morning began in Union Station as the carolers, sporting white robes and sunglasses, belted out Vegas Season carols, including “Put Your Booty in a Swimsuity” and “Summa Girls, Vegas Girls.” The morning crowds were also privy to Newton appearing live on WBBM, followed by multiple appearances on WGN as they serenaded commuters via a riverboat as it coasted along the Chicago River. The next stops were Pioneer Court and Buckingham Fountain as the carolers set up shop at the renowned locations and treated crowds to energetic and engaging performances.
Vegas Season came full circle at Wrigley Field on Friday afternoon. Wayne Newton joined the sprawling group of carolers in front of the iconic Wrigley Field marquee to greet fans and pose for photos before Newton headed inside to throw out the first pitch in the Chicago Cubs vs. Pittsburgh Pirates game.
For more information about how to book a trip to Las Vegas, visit www.LasVegas.com.
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ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center. With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and 10.8 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area. For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.LasVegas.com.
