Corporate Newsroom - Station Casinos, Las Vegas

Station Casinos, Inc.
1505 South Pavilion Center Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89135
Tel: 702.495.3000
Toll free: 1(800)6-STATIONS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 26, 2009

STATION’S 4TH OF JULY BLAST” TO LIGHT UP THE SKIES OF VEGAS WITH NINE-PROPERTY FIREWORKS SHOW

(Las Vegas, Nev.)—Nearly 1,500 man hours are being spent preparing for the valley’s largest 4th of July fireworks show hosted by Station Casinos. The nine-property fireworks show, titled "Station's 4th of July Blast" will light up the skies of Southern Nevada and entertain the community from as far east as Fiesta Henderson to as far north at Aliante Station and several other areas in between.

Station’s 4th of July Blast, produced by the Grucci’s of New York, will go off simultaneously at 9:30 p.m. at Red Rock Resort, Green Valley Ranch, Palace Station, Boulder Station, neighboring properties Texas Station and Fiesta Rancho will be a shared location, Fiesta Henderson, Aliante Station, Santa Fe Station and Sunset Station. The nine-minute fireworks show has been choreographed to a variety of music paying tribute to America and the fun spirit of Las Vegas and will be simulcast live on several Clear Channel and Lotus Broadcasting radio stations including KSNE Sunny 106.5 FM, KWNR New Country 95.5 FM, KWID La Preciosa 101.9 FM, KPLV The Party 93.1 FM, KOMP The Rock Station 92.3 FM, KWWN ESPN 1100 AM, KXPT The Point 97.1 FM, KBAD Fox Sports 920 AM and KENO ESPN Deportes 1460 AM.

The Grucci Family is the premiere fireworks artists in the world. Over the years, they have produced some of the most extravagant fireworks shows in the world for seven consecutive presidential inaugurations, a world’s record $2.7 million fireworks program in Dubai last November as well as all of the fireworks shows seen in Las Vegas..

RECOMMENDED PUBLIC VIEWING AREAS

While there truly will be no bad seat in the house, each property has carved out a public viewing area for their guests:
Aliante Station - Hotel valet/parking lot area
Boulder Station - Parking garage rooftop
Fiesta Henderson - Parking garage rooftop
Fiesta Rancho - Parking garage rooftop
Green Valley Ranch - Backyard pool area
Palace Station - Parking garage rooftop (south parking garage connected to casino entrance)
Red Rock Resort - Pool area and amphitheatre
Santa Fe Station - Parking garage rooftop (north parking garage) and the race and sports book patio
Sunset Station - Amphitheater
Texas Station - Parking Lot C off Rancho entrance

In addition to the fireworks show, there will be plenty of entertainment at all of the properties on the 4th of July including:

Aliante Station - A pool and BBQ party will run all weekend from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. featuring delicious BBQ food, live entertainment, contests and drink specials. Admission is $10 and includes the BBQ food. Must be 21 and older after 7 p.m.

Boulder Station - Enjoy free cake in celebration of Independence Day from 2 p.m.- 7 p.m. in the casino. The Feast Buffet will be staying open late with a $4.44 special from 10 p.m.- 1 a.m.

Fiesta Rancho - Want to beat the heat? The SoBe Ice Arena will be celebrating with $4 ice skating for children and adults from 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. and from 8 p.m.- 11 p.m. The fee also includes ice skate rentals

Green Valley Ranch - Is ringing in the 4th of July a day early by featuring the popular and wickedly raunchy Steel Panther performing a special "Red, Hot and You" performance on Friday, July 3rd. $5 Red Bull vodkas and $5 Bud Light tall boys will be available for purchase and there's prizes for the most patriotic and sexiest outfits for the women. Must be 21 or older.

Palace Station - Let there be beer! $2 Bud and Bud Light beer will be offered in all bars all day. The Feast Buffet will be featuring a Fireworks BBQ Dinner for $12.99 with Boarding Pass Card, $14.99 without that includes prime rib, beef brisket, shrimp, ribs, smoked sausage and more. The Grand Café is offering a $10.99 BBQ dinner and the Broiler Steakhouse is featuring a New York Steak and King Crab legs dinner for $28. Dinner specials will be offered July 3-July 5.

Red Rock Resort - Red Rock Lanes will be featuring Cosmic Bowling all day and bowling specials including two hours of unlimited bowling for up to five people, shoe rentals, a large pizza and pitcher of soda for $65. Salt Lick BBQ is offering all-you-can-eat-ribs for $24.99 per person and several bars throughout the casino are offering $2 firecracker shots.

Santa Fe Station - Is celebrating Independence Day immediately after the fireworks show with its own “Happy 49th of July” party inside the 4949 Lounge. The first 49 people in the door get free Bud Light beer, great drink specials and prize giveaways. Guests must be 21 or older.

Sunset Station - Strike Zone Bowling Center is offering a bowling party for up to five people that includes four hours of bowling, hot dogs, hamburgers and sodas for $99 as well as half priced drinks at Rosalita’s Cantina from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Texas Station - Texas Star Lanes is offering $1.50 bowling games from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. (shoe rental not included). Beginning at 7 p.m. there will be an outdoor BBQ with food and drinks available for purchase and free live entertainment by The Crashers at 7 p.m. in Parking Lot C. The after party continues inside South Padre beginning at 10 p.m. with another performance by The Crashers. Admission is $5 and free for ladies and guests must be 21 or older.

About Station Casinos
Station Casinos offers a total of eleven exciting Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos conveniently located throughout the Las Vegas valley and near the Las Vegas Strip. Each Hotel, Resort and Casino offers a diverse array of gaming, dining, and entertainment options.