5 Things To Do in Vegas During EDC Week

Article by: Chris Hong|@thelivebite

Tue June 16, 2015 | 00:00 AM


One of most highly anticipated festivals of the year, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas is a summer extravaganza filled with endless dancing and multi-sensory experiences. Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman officially declared this time of year "EDC Week" back in 2013 , (Monday, June 15 – Monday, June 22 this year); it's a sanctioned opportunity to rage throughout the strip before frolicking the festival grounds. If you're in the real city that never sleeps with time to spare, check out these 5 things to do during EDC Week.

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Do Vegas right and head to a day club. With 33 pool parties going down during EDC Week alone and DJs playing across nine day clubs including the Marquee Day Club, Tao Beach, Wet Republic and Foxtail Pool Club, there are plenty of opportunities to get down. Check out the full day club schedule featuring Avicii, Disclosure, Above & Beyond, and more here.

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EDMBiz brings together the EDM community and facilitates discussions regarding topics and issues specific to the music genre. Everything from social media, technological development, production and advertising are covered by industry leaders from companies like LiveNation, Beatport, Insomniac Events, AM Only and Spotify, as well as artists Krewella, Tommie Sunshine and Z-Trip among others. Whether you’re a writer, agent, music executive or EDM enthusiast, this three-day conference is the ideal place to network with like-minded people who share the same passions.

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Twelve premier nightclubs will play host to big name DJs during a whopping 42 nighttime events where you can see your favorite artists spin in an intimate setting. If you’re a trance addict, groove to Armin Van Buuren at Omnia Nightclub. Need a bit of dirty dubstep and moombhaton? Check out Skrillex and Diplo at XS and you might get a bit of Jack Ü.

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Las Vegas’ newest attraction is The High Roller , a 550-foot observation wheel. It's the largest of its kind and offers sweeping views of Sin City.

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This is a no-brainer, and anyone who’s been to Vegas will tell you that the amazing buffets are a must (the Bellagio's is the best). With hundreds of food options to satisfy your palate, buffets are the best place to load-up on crab legs, prime rib, pasta and make-your-own omelettes. You're gonna need the energy for days of continuous partying.

Want more EDC Week event suggestions? View last year’s travel guide here.