I am sure there will be some spectacular fireworks and other entertaining events. With that being said Alligator Rose and Doc would rather have a root canal than head to Vegas–or any gambling destination for that matter—during a big weekend such as the 4th, New Years, Super Bowl, etc. We want to have smallish crowds with tables somewhat empty. As a matter of fact we very seldom go to a gambling destination on Friday and Sat nights. We love mid week, mid week being Sunday through Thursday. Also easier to get comped or discounted rooms. During prime weekends the room rates go through the roof and room comps are hard to get unless you are a really big player.

We know that the old day time job can get in the way but we are self employed and near retirement and have more flexibility. This works for us. We have been in various gambling destinations in the past and experienced similar situation as you described.

Just a few thoughts from the peanut gallery.

Rose and Doc

yes with the 4th on Friday it will be crazy they close the streets down for this one.

ScarletGold:

July is a very slow time in Las Vegas. I have spent many long weekends there. The crowds are subdued, the weather is really hot, but I like it that way, the fireworks are spectacular. The table are still full unless you play early in the morning. The pools will have a lot of young parties as they convert to day clubs. But a lot of the hotels have sections that are far enough away to not feel the beating of the bass drum from the million watt sound systems.

The fireworks start at bout 9 pm at many hotels. Not sure if they area synchronizing them throughout the strip this year like they have done in the past. On July 5th, there will be a fireworks show over Lake Las Vegas. This is nice place to see the fireworks as well. http://www.montelagovillage.com/the-village-at-lake-las-vegas/events/

Let us know how it went.

Thank you all for your help.
Since the consensus seems to be "worse than a normal weekend but not as bad as New Years", we’ll give it a shot and let you know how it went.

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Fourth of July fireworks shows for 2014
There is no shortage of festive Fourth of July celebrations planned in Southern Nevada. Here is a sampling of events with fireworks.

THURSDAY

Independence Day Jubilee: 3-9:30 p.m. at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas. Event also includes a performance by Michael Grimm, carnival and vendors ($8; $5 in advance; 702-633-2650; cityofnorthlasvegas.com).

Las Vegas 51s Fireworks Extravaganza: 7:05 p.m. at Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. North. A fireworks show will follow the game between the Las Vegas 51s and Salt Lake Bees ($15-$25; lv51.com).

Night of Fire at LVMS: Gates open at 5 p.m. at the Bullring at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, 7000 Las Vegas Blvd. North. NASCAR-sanctioned stock car racing and waterless boat races also included, with fireworks at about 10 p.m. ($8-$20, free for ages 5 and younger; 702-644-4444; lvms.com).

FRIDAY

Boulder City Damboree: Events are planned all day, with the evening program of games, food and music starting at 6 at Veterans Memorial Park, 1650 Buchanan Blvd. Fireworks will begin at about 9 p.m. (free admission; $10 parking; 702-293-9256; bcnv.org).

Fireworks at Caesars Palace: The show will launch at about 9 p.m. at 3570 Las Vegas Blvd. South.

Fireworks at the Linq: The show will launch at about 9:30 p.m. from the High Roller lot at 3545 Las Vegas Blvd. South (from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m., general admission tickets for the High Roller observation wheel are $49.95; large group rates available; thelinq.com).

Fireworks at Mandalay Bay Beach: Doors open at 8 p.m. for the event featuring local classic rock band Phoenix and fireworks at 3950 Las Vegas Blvd. South ($20 per person; $60 for a family four-pack; 800-745-3000).

Fireworks at Station Casinos: A nine-minute show from Fireworks by Grucci of New York will launch after 9 p.m. at Green Valley Ranch Resort, 2300 Paseo Verde Parkway in Henderson, and Red Rock Resort, 11011 W. Charleston Blvd.

Fireworks at Stratosphere: Featuring a pool party with music by Zowie Bowie and fireworks 6-11 p.m. at Stratosphere’s Level 8 Pool at 2000 Las Vegas Blvd. South ($10 for pool party; tower admission to Levels 108 and 109 is $28 for the general public and $10 for hotel guests from 6 to 10 p.m.; stratospherehotel.com).

Fourth of July Celebration: 6-9:15 p.m. at Mission Hills Park, 551 E. Mission Drive, Henderson. Also includes music by the Randy Anderson Band and Henderson Symphony Orchestra and children’s and family activities. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. (free admission; hendersonlive.com).

Stars, Stripes & Sparks: 6 p.m. at Knickerbocker Park at Providence master-planned community, 10695 Dorrell Lane. There also will be music by the Parametrics and contests. A fireworks preview will be at 8:45 p.m. with the main show starting at 9:15 (free admission; providencelv.com).

Fireworks at Primm: The Pyrotecnico fireworks show at Primm Valley Casino Resorts will start at dusk (primmvalleyresorts.com).

Liberty Festival at Pahrump: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. at Petrack Park at state Route 160 and Basin Avenue. There also will be games, music and food. Fireworks will start at 9 p.m. (visitpahrump.com).

MORE INFORMATION

North Las Vegas’ annual Independence Day event moving to new time, location

Independence Day options are plentiful in Henderson

Annual Summerlin parade to anchor Fourth of July activities

East valley set for Independence Day celebrations

We went.

Conditions were better than we expected. The middle of the Strip was crowded, but not extremely. Table minimums were not raised, with the lone exception of one table which had a minimum of $500 – it was empty. Mrs. ScarletGold and I were able to find tables with SL1 (for her) and SR1 (for me) open without much trouble.

This was our first outing after the June Las Vegas GTC Primer, and we worked to apply what we had been taught. Mrs. SG had two long rolls back to back, and I had a long roll at each of two different casinos.

As to the Five-Count: I am convinced that somewhere out there is a malevolent, very smart Chief Chicken Feeder who is teaching his minions to beat the five count, and to never repeat the ending box number – this happened to each of us repeatedly!

Even with this, we still had a successful trip. GTC’s methods worked for us, and we brought home a bank which was 50% larger than the one we took to Vegas.

Our thanks to Alligator Rose and the rest of the GTC instructors. This was the first time we had beaten the House on a trip in a number of years.

Happy Rolling.
ScarletGold

Winning is the most fun!! 😀
Continued success.

Catch you later!

So glad you had a good time and that you found the tables were not too crowded. Bringing home more is always the best fun—after all craps is just a game, the only difference is that you keep score with $$$$$.

Doc

What a nice post. Well written. Glad you had fun and even more glad you won.

Midnight