Las Vegas's iconic Tropicana Casino, which closed its doors in April, is set to to be imploded in an early-morning ceremony on October 9, 2024. Via internal memos and comments provided to local media, Tropicana owner Bally's Corporation has confirmed the coordinated implosion that will bring down both of the casino's towers will be conducted as an event of sorts for onlookers to experience.
“Pending approvals, Bally’s Corporation and the Oakland A’s are set to host a commemorative event on the morning of October 9, featuring a spectacular drone and fireworks display by Fireworks by Grucci concluding with the implosion of the Tropicana slated for 2:30am,” a Bally’s representative told Las Vegas's 8NewsNow.
Strip-vicinity implosions have been held in the wee morning hours in Las Vegas before and are designed to minimize the impact of dust and possible debris on the following morning's traffic. Bally's received a permit for a third-party demolition firm to conduct the job, with the planting of the explosives to begin around September 30.
Cleaning and preparation of site to take months
The property continues to undergo asbestos-abatement procedures that will likely take up the rest of this month, prior to the implosion itself. The carcinogenic element was commonly found in the '50s-era construction used for the Flamingo because of its anti-flammable properties.
