On Friday May 22nd, MGM’s ultra pool, Wet Republic, is hosting the kick-off party to MDW09 with music by Richie Santana, Peter Bailey, Klutch, VTone. Hosted by Kendra Wilkinson; Hef’s former girlfriend, this party will be off-the-hook. Wet Republic will leave you drunk and ready for the weekend ahead of you!

On Saturday May 23rd, Area Event Presents MDW Afterhours at Studio 54 with Victor Calderone! Studio 54 has been the long-standing nightclub in MGM Grand and has brought in guests by the hundreds to experience the exclusive four dance floors and bars. Beginning his career at the young age of fifteen, Victor Calderone has worked with big-named stars like Madonna and is bound to impress all who come out to enjoy his DJ talent!

On Sunday May 24th, grab that foot long margarita and make your way over to MGM’s ultra pool, Wet Republic to continue your 72-hour party! With special guests Sharam (Deep Dish) and Cedric Gervais spinning, this is a pool party you won’t want to miss! During the show, relax in the pool or reserve one of the pool's exclusive cabana lounge areas. Wet Republic, with its modern and luxurious facilities, brings in tourists and celebrities alike so the crowd is always worthwhile. There will be no better place to celebrate Memorial Day weekend, so head over to Wet Republic to dance under the sun and drink those much-needed cocktails!

The party still isn’t over! After you have rested from the great party at Wet Republic, head back over to Studio 54 for the Afterhours party, starting at 3am, with special guest Jonathan Peters. Voted the number one DJ in America in 2006 by DJ Times Magazine, Peters is no small deal and will end your MDW09 with a bang!!