LAS VEGAS – Get ready to witness history in the making as the Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, a staple of the Las Vegas Strip since 1957, is set to be demolished in a spectacular implosion on Monday morning.
The implosion, which is scheduled to take place at 9 a.m. PT, will bring down the 1,500-room hotel tower and the iconic Tropicana Theater in just a matter of seconds. The implosion will mark the end of an era for the beloved casino, which has been a popular destination for tourists and locals alike for over six decades.
The implosion is being touted as a “breathtaking spectacle” by officials, who are expecting a large crowd to gather to watch the historic event. Spectators are being encouraged to arrive early to secure a good viewing spot, as the area surrounding the Tropicana will be closed off to traffic prior to the implosion.
In addition to the implosion itself, there will also be a live broadcast of the event, allowing viewers from around the world to watch the demolition unfold in real-time. The broadcast will be available on the Tropicana’s website, as well as on various social media channels.
The decision to demolish the Tropicana comes as part of a larger redevelopment project for the Las Vegas Strip, which aims to modernize the city’s aging casino properties. The site of the Tropicana is expected to be redeveloped into a new, state-of-the-art resort and casino, which will bring a fresh new look to the iconic Strip.
For many longtime residents and visitors of Las Vegas, the implosion of the Tropicana will be a bittersweet moment, as it marks the end of an era for a casino that has been a beloved fixture on the Strip for generations. However, the excitement and anticipation surrounding the implosion is palpable, with many looking forward to witnessing the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Las Vegas Strip.