Fremont Street Experience takes Las Vegas back 40 years this summer with the “Summer of ’69: Vegas or Bust” festival and concert series.
The summer-long celebration of the year 1969 begins Memorial Day weekend and runs through Labor Day weekend. The weekend will be highlighted by free concerts by The Guess Who on Saturday, May 23 and by Blood, Sweat & Tears on Sunday, May 24.
“Memorial Day Weekend: Celebrate & Remember” brings a military tribute to Fremont Street Experience. The event begins Saturday, May 23 and goes through Monday, May 25 and will honor past and current members of the military who have served the United States. Special guest performers include The Guess Who on Saturday, May 23 and Blood, Sweat & Tears on Sunday, May 24.
The event schedule is as follows:Saturday, May 23· 8 p.m. – Nellis Air Force Base Honor Guard and singing of the National Anthem, 3rd Street Stage· 8:30 p.m. –
Memorial Tribute Viva Vision show· 9 p.m. –
John Van Hamersveld “Signs of Life” Viva Vision· 9-11 p.m. –
The Guess Who, 3rd Street Stage· 9:15, 10:15 and 11:15 p.m. –
“Psychedelic Ride: A Hippie Bus Street Party” dance show · 12 a.m. – John Van Hamersveld “Signs of Life” Viva Vision