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Fireworks-Rockets Over the River

In a message dated 6/16/08 3:06:49 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
chandler_re@comcast.net writes:

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So, will be in Laughlin over the 4th. I gather I shouldn't bring a
sweater, but any other informational tidbits would be appreciated.
Good vantage point to see fireworks? Any good promotions that don't
involve lugging a six pack of beverage through airport security?
Stimulus check promo maybe? It has been about 18 months since my last
visit.

Chandler

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Hey there Chandler,

That is Chi-town right as a home district?

I imagine most casinos have a private party for their good gamblers. Did you
get one? They are doing the "Rockets Over the River" just one night this
year. They shoot the works in the old Riverside parking lots on the Bullhead
City side of the river. There really isn't a bad spot to watch up and down the
Riverwalk.

If you don't have an invite the Pioneer lawn will get busy a couple hours
before the show. That part of the Riverwalk will clog up.

It really is a unique experience. The River traffic gets shut down. They
completely forbid boats within a few hundred yards of the shell launching.
Checking my calendar there is almost a new moon, so no moon at dusk rising over
the eastern hills this year.

I did the "Rockets" once in my youth, in 2004. I had a room the next night
at Harrahs, and pulled a scheduled all-nighter getting into town about dinner
time for the fireworks. I remember taking a little nap at the Harrahs Pool
about sunrise.

As always check out the Entertainer for promos and specials. Online it is
www.laughinentertainer.com , new edition on Wednesday mornings. Coming out on
July 2nd the edition should be chock-full of the July promos/music/special food
deals.

Enjoy!

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Yep, it's Chi-town Chandler, BS. I'm doing a Harrah's junket, so they might
have a little something set up, but I haven't heard. If not, no biggie.
I'll find somewhere to set up camp to watch the rockets red glare. I didn't
notice anything in the Entertainer about the fireworks, but will keep
looking as the date gets closer.

Chandler

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  Subject: Re: [vpFREE_Laughlin] Fireworks-Rockets Over the River

  In a message dated 6/16/08 3:06:49 PM US Mountain Standard Time,
  chandler_re@comcast.net writes:

  > So, will be in Laughlin over the 4th. I gather I shouldn't bring a
  > sweater, but any other informational tidbits would be appreciated.
  > Good vantage point to see fireworks? Any good promotions that don't
  > involve lugging a six pack of beverage through airport security?
  > Stimulus check promo maybe? It has been about 18 months since my last
  > visit.
  >
  > Chandler
  >
  >
  >
  >
  >
  >

  ****
  Hey there Chandler,

  That is Chi-town right as a home district?

  I imagine most casinos have a private party for their good gamblers. Did
you
  get one? They are doing the "Rockets Over the River" just one night this
  year. They shoot the works in the old Riverside parking lots on the
Bullhead
  City side of the river. There really isn't a bad spot to watch up and down
the
  Riverwalk.

  If you don't have an invite the Pioneer lawn will get busy a couple hours
  before the show. That part of the Riverwalk will clog up.

  It really is a unique experience. The River traffic gets shut down. They
  completely forbid boats within a few hundred yards of the shell launching.
  Checking my calendar there is almost a new moon, so no moon at dusk rising
over
  the eastern hills this year.

  I did the "Rockets" once in my youth, in 2004. I had a room the next night
  at Harrahs, and pulled a scheduled all-nighter getting into town about
dinner
  time for the fireworks. I remember taking a little nap at the Harrahs Pool
  about sunrise.

  As always check out the Entertainer for promos and specials. Online it is
  www.laughinentertainer.com , new edition on Wednesday mornings. Coming out
on
  July 2nd the edition should be chock-full of the July promos/music/special
food
  deals.

  Enjoy!

  Bluestreak<BR><BR><BR>**************<BR>Gas prices getting you down?
Search AOL Autos for
  fuel-efficient used cars.<BR>
  (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)</HTML>

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