Fabulous Las Vegas, LGBT Celebration, Returns to Sin City for Third Edition

Mark Thompson READ TIME: 3 MIN.

LAS VEGAS, Nevada - The Strip will shine a little brighter July 12-15 as Fabulous Las Vegas returns for a third year with its uniquely Vegas-style LGBT celebration. The extended weekend, hosted exclusively by MGM Resorts International, will offer a full lineup of celebrity-hosted special events, pool parties, DJs and live entertainment plus spa, shopping, dining and drink specials at The Strip's hottest destinations including Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, Monte Carlo, New York-New York and Luxor.

"We have combined the best of Las Vegas daylife, nightlife, dining, entertainment and LGBT-focused events to create the ultimate four-day bash so guests can get the most out of their stay without the hassle of coordinating an itinerary," said Scott Voeller, Vice President of Brand Strategy and Advertising for MGM Resorts International. "Our resorts are looking forward to once again celebrating this spectacular weekend with our Fabulous friends."

The fun-filled weekend begins with the Fabulous Kickoff Party hosted by Sherry Vine Thursday July 12 at eyecandy sound lounge at Mandalay Bay where guests can enjoy exclusive drink specials and hot beats from DJ J.Bray. Each night to follow, guests can rub elbows with celebs such as Jessica and Hunter or Drew Droege as Chloe at the Fabulous Lounge at eyecandy, which will serve as the nightly pre-party spot.

During the day, guests will glisten poolside at Fabulous pool parties at Landshark Lagoon at Mandalay Bay and Temptation Sundays at Luxor. Landshark Lagoon will be the place to be Friday afternoon as Jonny McGovern hosts what will surely be an outrageous party while Saturday it will feature a special performance by world electronic dance music star Hayla. Temptation Sundays at Luxor will end the daytime activities for the weekend with an exclamation mark as J.Son of NakeBoyNews.com hosts an afternoon with surprise entertainment.

By evening, lights and mirrored balls will be on full blast as sky-high Strip views, dancing and celebrity hosts will have guests in full party mode. Nightly events include Cazwell in the Mix featuring DJ Cazwell at miX Lounge at THEhotel at Mandalay Bay and a special musical performance at CatHouse Boutique Nightclub at Luxor. The weekend will culminate with Las Vegas' hottest LGBT party, Revo Sundays, featuring headliner DJ Chris Cox at The Beatles' REVOLUTION Lounge at The Mirage.

In addition to the celebrity-stocked entertainment and nightlife lineup, Fabulous also offers Dine OUT, featuring exclusive dining deals at some of Vegas' premier restaurants. Guests are invited to dine at the hippest restaurants in town, BRAND Steakhouse and Lounge at Monte Carlo and at STACK Restaurant & Bar at The Mirage; as well as enjoy delicious Mexican fare at Diablo's Cantina at Monte Carlo; a gourmet-style buffet at Cravings - The Ultimate Buffet Experience at The Mirage; and fresh sushi and pan-Asian cuisine at Rice & Co. at Luxor and Social House at Crystals at CityCenter.


As part of the Dine OUT program, Fabulous guests also will have a chance to experience restaurants by renowned celebrity chefs Hubert Keller (Fleur), Charlie Palmer (Aureole), Alain Ducasse (miX), Susan Feniger and Mary Sue Milliken (Border Grill) at their restaurants inside Mandalay Bay.

Guests who book their Fabulous Las Vegas packages at MyFabulousVegas.com will receive rates starting from $49 per night and a Fabulous VIP Access card, granting them entrance to events, 15-20 percent off entire checks at Dine OUT restaurants, plus various show, salon and shopping offers from the best of MGM Resorts' Las Vegas destinations.

For the latest information, start following @MyFabulousVegas on Twitter and Facebook or visit www.MyFabulousVegas.com for event updates.

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by Mark Thompson , EDGE Style & Travel Editor

A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.

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