Las Vegas rings in 2027 with a midnight fireworks show launched from resorts along the Strip, part of the citywide America's Party celebration. Good to know: Fireworks start at midnight and last about eight minutes. Watching from the Strip is free; expect heavy crowds.
College football kicks off New Year's Eve at Allegiant Stadium with the Las Vegas Bowl at 12:45 p.m. Pacific. The matchup is set during December bowl selections. Good to know: Teams are announced in December.
The Consumer Technology Association's global tech show spreads exhibits, keynotes and conference sessions across the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Venetian Expo and ARIA. Good to know: Trade-only: registered industry attendees 18+. Exhibit hours: Jan. 6, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Jan. 7–8, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Jan. 9, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Comedians Nikki Glaser and David Spade return to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace with their joint stand-up residency. Good to know: Also Saturday, Jan. 23 at 8 p.m. General on-sale starts Oct. 2, 2026 at 10 a.m. Pacific.
The College Football Playoff National Championship comes to Allegiant Stadium on Monday, Jan. 25, 2027. Kickoff is 4:30 p.m. Pacific, and the game airs on ESPN. Good to know: The two teams are decided by the playoff semifinals.
Downtown's Lunar New Year parade welcomes the Year of the Goat along Fremont East, followed by cultural performances and vendors at Downtown Container Park. Good to know: The parade runs 11 a.m.–noon, with limited bleacher seating at 8th and Fremont. The after-party runs 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Downtown Container Park.
Runners take over a closed Las Vegas Strip at dusk for the half marathon and 10K. The start line is on Las Vegas Boulevard near New York-New York. Good to know: The Start Village at Toshiba Plaza opens at 2 p.m. A 5K runs Saturday, Feb. 20. The 2027 event has no full marathon.