This year we went on Saturday, hoping to avoid some of the crowds we usually encounter when we get there right on Christmas Day. I thought maybe folks would be shopping instead of enjoying the Bellagio display, but it was still pretty crowded.
The display is always colorful and impressive. but we both agreed that this year's was not as nice as previous seasons. It features more than 30,000 live plants, including more than 20,000 poinsettias. But it seemed like they recycled some features, such as the polar bears, who were sponsored by Coca-Cola and featured that logo on them. We spent less than 30 minutes there, then headed home.
Driving down the Strip, I was able to see the new security measures being installed. For the length of the Strip, from Mandalay Bay on the south to Sahara on the north, posts are being placed to prevent a vehicle from leaving the road and striking pedestrians. It's a major project and will not be done until late next year, from reports.
Today we'll be enjoying Christmas Brunch at The Hawthorne Grill at the JW Marriott hotel and Rampart Casino. The menu features carving stations for turkey and ham, plus a special seafood area featuring shrimp and crab. Lots of veggies and side dishes, plus literally dozens of different desserts will round out our meal.
Should be fun as our adventure continues...
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