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Where to Soak Up the Fourth of July in Vegas

Indulging America’s most decadent splendors while wearing nothing but a star-spangled bib: great recipe for any Wednesday. But tomorrow also happens to be America’s birthday, meaning you’ll likely want to get fireworks and pork ribs involved, too. Herewith, your five best party options.

TAO OF POOL

Kobe Beef and Bikinis at the Venetian

Your lead-in to an evening of American revelry: a full day’s worth of patriotic bikini-judgment at Tao’s cabana-lined beach club. First, you’ll grab a few Kobe burgers off the grill. Then... maybe establish a runners-up cabana by the pool.
Essentials: Bikini oil, two-piece bib, human fireworks display

PALM BALL

Fireworks, 55 Floors High

When the fireworks fade, you’ll need after-hours options—like a sky deck perched 55 floors above the Strip, open till 4am and scored to the electronic rhythms of DJ Kid Conrad. Here’s hoping his remix of “God Bless America” makes the set list.
Essentials: Post-patriotism, higher ground, electronic anthems

DRIVEN TO XS

A Full Week of America at XS

Independence Day: normally just a day. But in this case, you’ll parlay that day into a weekend of Caligula-style hedonism at the type of $100 million nightclub that only Vegas could conceive (read: ladies hugging stripper poles, swimming pools not for swimming). Feel free to take a break between days. But just one.
Essentials: Roman helmet, sleeping bag, splash dance

GREEK LIFE

Whole Pig and Fireworks at Caesars

Prediction: three days from tomorrow, your hunger for BBQ remains intact (as does your hangover). For relief, Michel Richard is hosting an all-you-can-eat patio feast (naturally, whole pig will make an appearance). Washing down the whole pig: fireworks (though those probably won’t help as much with the hangover).
Essentials: Roman feast, belated fireworks, empire food

AMERICA: THE BBQ

Poolside BBQing at the Palazzo

Catered BBQs by the pool: there’s really no wrong way, place or time for them. This weekend, you’ll find Azure’s usual model contingency at this one, only they’ll be stuffing themselves with St. Louis ribs, watermelon and other classic cookout fare. Especially macaroni salad.
Essentials: Wet-naps, models at the grill, sporks