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Iconic Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas to Be Demolished After 67 Years for New Ballpark

Oct 9, 2024, 02:54 AM

The iconic Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, a fixture on the Strip for nearly 67 years, is set to be demolished early Wednesday morning. The Rat Pack-era Tropicana, often referred to as the 'Tiffany of the Strip,' opened in 1957 and has been a significant part of Las Vegas' history. The implosion, scheduled for 2:30 a.m., will pave the way for a new ballpark. The event will be marked by an elaborate spectacle featuring drones, fireworks, and a light show presented by Fireworks By Grucci. The Tropicana, noted as the last true mob building on the Strip, will have its implosion live-streamed and has prompted road and sidewalk closures around the Strip. Clark County has issued an air quality dust advisory due to the expected 'Trop dust' from the implosion. The Las Vegas Athletics branding took center stage on the Tropicana towers just hours before the demolition. Bally’s Corp. Chairman Soo Kim commented on the significance of this event for a new era in Las Vegas.