A major part of the downtown revival was the transformation in 1995 of one four-block stretch of Fremont Street into a pedestrian mall, covered with a 90-ft (27-m) high “Space Frame” containing more than two million lights. Every night, from 8pm until midnight, an hourly sound and light extravaganza entertains the crowds below. Go ahead to Stratosphere to top off the night with a stunning view of the city.
Las Vegas Vic has been waving to passersby on Fremont Street since 1951. More illuminating insights into the history of neon are at the Neon Museum on the corner of Fremont and Las Vegas Boulevard. Another mid-1990s downtown improvement is Fremont Street Pedestrian Promenade. It is the walkway between Main and 4th Streets, which is decked with flowers, colorful street vendors’ carts, and strolling performers.
The part of Fremont Street associated with Glitter Gulch is now under cover and the site of lavish free entertainment collectively labeled the Fremont Street Experience. Alongside spectacular nightly sound and light shows, special events take place throughout the year, such as the March St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, Mardi Gras in April, May talent showcase national finals, the June Las Vegas Jazz Festival, Summer in the City in July, the Rock and Roll Bandstand in August, Oktoberfest, and the Holiday Festival in December.
Besides that, there are also six light and sound shows, Heartbeat of a Planet, Las Vegas Legends, and Dancing in the Street, Odyssey, Kickin’ Country, and Classic Rock appear overhead on the hour until midnight in the arcade. There are street performers and live music on mobile stages, too. This is actually the best place to spend the holiday or get refreshing.