“For the first-ever Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix it was important for us to create an opening ceremony that balances the spirit of Las Vegas with the global excitement that Formula 1 and these incredible drivers bring to each host city,” said Renee Wilm, the CEO of the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Slated for Wednesday, November 15, the kickoff event will feature all 20 drivers, along with “iconic names in the music industry, including Andra Day, Bishop Briggs, J Balvin, Journey, Keith Urban, Steve Aoki, Swedish House Mafia, Thirty Seconds to Mars and will.i.am, plus appearances by Blue Man Group and Cirque du Soleil.”Īs far as what to expect for the event, the LVCVA stated that “he show will kick off with an immersive display celebrating the arrival of Formula 1 in Las Vegas, followed by each artist’s performance that pays tribute to Las Vegas’s rich history in entertainment, and culminating with team and driver introductions.”

If we know one thing about Las Vegas - and can make one safe assumption about the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix - it is that a spectacle is in the cards.īut if you had any doubts, those were likely erased last month when the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) announced in conjunction with the Las Vegas Grand Prix an “Opening Ceremony” for the race. Here is just a sampling of the incredible events and packages being put together for the first-ever Las Vegas Grand Prix. When Formula 1 announced the inaugural Las Vegas Grand Prix, one thing was immediately clear.Īnd corporate sponsors, casinos, and the teams themselves are getting in on the action.

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