Demolition of the Iconic Tropicana Las Vegas to Take Place on October 9

The iconic Tropicana Las Vegas will come down on October 9, 2024. This demolition will signal the end of a famous era and start a new chapter in Las Vegas history. The space will then be used to build a cutting-edge stadium for the Oakland Athletics. Bally’s Corporation plans to develop a top-notch entertainment resort on the site as well. This big change will reshape the Las Vegas landscape in a major way.

A Spectacular Send-Off for the Tropicana Las Vegas Demolition with Drones and Fireworks

The demolition of the iconic hotel-casino, a Las Vegas Strip landmark since 1957, will come with a big show. Fireworks by Grucci will direct over 500 drones to light up the sky then a fireworks display will follow giving the Tropicana a send-off to remember. Safety worries mean there’s no place for people to watch in person. Instead, folks can see it live online through the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Bally Live on different sites letting everyone watch the event from far away.

In a recent press release, Soo Kim, who chairs Bally’s Corporation, looked back on the Tropicana’s history. He pointed out that the hotel helped start the Las Vegas Strip and paved the way for the big shows Vegas is famous for now.

Kim added: “It’s fitting that this iconic site now represents the future of Las Vegas as we look forward to welcoming Major League Baseball, the Athletics, and an exciting new entertainment complex. This moment in Las Vegas history represents more than just the next chapter-it’s the evolution of the Strip, where legend meets innovation to create something truly unforgettable.”

Tropicana Las Vegas Set to Make Way for a Cutting-Edge Entertainment Resort

The Tropicana made a splash when it first opened boasting fancy South Beach-style design that drew in big-name stars and set a new bar for luxury. For more than 60 years, it has stood as a symbol of Las Vegas’ always-changing entertainment and gambling scene. Tearing it down marks yet another fresh start for the Las Vegas Strip, as Bally’s Corporation plans to turn the 10-acre plot into a state-of-the-art entertainment resort.

Controlled Demolition, Inc. (CDI) will handle the implosion. This company has a lot of experience in demolishing big structures in Clark County. Workers will use 490 pounds of explosives to bring down the steel Paradise Tower. The concrete-framed Club Tower needs 1,700 pounds of explosives to collapse. Once it starts, the demolition sequence should last about 22 seconds. This will end the event with both towers coming down in a spectacular way.

John Fisher, who owns the Oakland Athletics, said tearing down the Tropicana was a big move toward bringing Major League Baseball to Las Vegas. They plan to build a new $1.5 billion ballpark with 30,000 seats. It should be ready to go for the 2028 season kicking off a fresh chapter for baseball and entertainment in the city.