Planning on spending your 4th of July in Vegas this year? Well you’ve come to the right place. We’ve put together the ultimate guide to the hottest Las Vegas 4th of July parties and we promise more then just fireworks, beer and hot dogs. Read on, America's children.

Wednesday, July 1st

Start the holiday weekend off early at Rok Vegas Nightclub at New York-New York. 2 Live Crew hosts THE SHOW WEDNESDAYS and brings classic beats and amazing lyrics to the Rok. Don’t miss your chance to see the crew that brought controversy to hip-hop with “Me So Horney” in the 80’s. Doors open at 10 p.m., click here to make a reservation or get on the guestlist.

Thursday, July 2nd

Kicking off the holiday weekend at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Stone Temple Pilots will make an appearance at The Joint 8:00 p.m. Don’t miss your chance to see them on their first national tour in over eight years. When you see vocalist Scott Weiland live you will understand why STP is recognized as one of the most successful rock groups of all time. Buy tickets for STP starting at $41.

Friday, July 3rd

Start off your Friday right with Ditch Fridays at The Palms Pool and Bungalows. DJ AM will make a guest appearance hollering at the hip-hop mash-ups that he’s known for. The party starts at noon and goes til 7:00 p.m., admission for men is $25 but for all the lucky ladies it’s free. Guys grab your tickets here.

Friday night allows you to have your choice of three awesome concerts. For those of you looking for a little hip-hop, catch special guest Jay-Z with opening act Ciara for not one but two nights at The Pearl concert venue at The Palms. The shows start at 8:00 p.m. on July 3rd and 4th - click here to buy tickets starting at $129.

If you’re looking to “Blame it on the Alcohol” this Fourth of July Weekend don’t miss Jamie Foxx at The Joint. Jamie brings his tour to The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino July 3rd and 4th at 9:00 p.m. tickets start at $49 and are on sale here.

If Hip-hop or R&B is not your thing then head over to Mandalay Bay Beach to catch the All-American Rejects. These down home southern boys turned multi-platinum recording artists will keep you on your feet playing a list of their pop hits from their eight year career. Catch them July 3rd at 9:30 p.m. Tickets start at $40 and you can grab them here.

Saturday, July 4th

If the celebrations leading up to the 4th haven’t tired you out, make sure you head over to the Palms Pool and Bungalows for Red, White & You. The select DJ List is to be announced, but the Palms never disappoints. Expect an afternoon full of entertainment and lots of fun. Party gets started at noon, so don’t miss it!

Looking for the American Dream this 4th of July? Hit up JET Nightclub where The Dream will be appearing live with fiancé Christina Milian for a three song appearance. The Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter begins at 10:30 p.m. at JET. Click here to get VIP passes to JET.

Want some great music to go along with your fireworks? Head over to Mandalay Bay Beach to check out Mystic Roots and fireworks extravaganza. Known for their original style of reggae, hip-hop and dance music Mystic Roots has shared the stage with all the big names in Reggae and never fail to put on an entertaining show. The fireworks show is scheduled to begin at 9:00 p.m. followed by the concert at 9:15 p.m. tickets are priced at $20 and you can grab them here.

End your 4th of July at the hottest Saturday night party Perfecto Las Vegas at Rain. Special guest DJ Kaskade with opening set by DJ Scotty Boy help you complete your perfect Independence weekend! Grab your all access and VIP Passes here or get on MetroWize's guestlist which gets ladies in free, gives men a line pass (shorter wait) and local men a reduced cover of $15.

Sunday, July 5th

Need a place to lie in the sun and burn off that 4th of July hangover? Head over to Wet Republic, the Ultra Pool at MGM Grand. Catch DJ Sander Kleinenberg, the DJ that has been said to mix sound like it is constructed out of common building blocks as he helps you continue your Independence weekend. The party starts at 11 a.m. Click here to buy your $20 ticket.

If you’re looking for something a little futuristic, unique and organic this holiday weekend then make sure to catch Dubfire (Deep Dish) with special guest Matthias Tanzmann at Prive. The show starts at 10:30 p.m. Click here to buy tickets.

Don’t miss Power Mixer DJ Vice for Vice Sundays at Lavo. The DJ that has played at all the best clubs will keep you dancing all night with his mix of all music genres. Doors open at 10:00 p.m., front of line tickets for men are $20 and $10 for ladies; click here to buy advance tickets.

Monday, July 6th

Extending your 4th of July vacation to Monday? Then don't miss Nelly on Monday, July 6th. Nelly is taking the stage for a two song performance. For those of you who fell in love with Nelly from the beginning you’re in luck because he will be performing “Country Grammar” off his first album. The show starts at 10:30 p.m. at JET Nightclub. Click here to grab VIP passes.

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