Independence Day Celebration Features Smash Mouth, NADC Burger & More

LAS VEGAS (June 8, 2026) – SAHARA Las Vegas invites guests to celebrate Independence Day with an exciting Fourth of July experience at The Pool on Saturday, July 4, featuring a live performance by iconic rock band Smash Mouth, food and beverage activations, poolside entertainment and a full day of summer festivities. More information can be found at www.saharalasvegas.com/entertainment/independence-day.
 
Throughout the day, from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., guests can participate in a variety of classic Fourth of July inspired activities, including beer pong, cornhole, poolside games and interactive challenges, complete with refreshing cocktails and all-American fare with a backyard barbecue inspired menu, available for purchase poolside. Hotel guests, locals and visitors of all ages are welcome and complimentary lounge chairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Daytime reservations for cabanas, day beds and lounge seating are available HERE.
 
From 12 to 2 p.m., The Pool will host Perritos by the Pool, a lively, interactive activation in partnership with acclaimed Los Angeles radio stations Power 106 and KDAY. Hosted by popular on-air personalities Concrete and Romeo, the event will bring live DJ sets, giveaways, interactive entertainment, and more.
 
As the sun begins to set, The Pool will close at 6 p.m. to transition into an open-air concert venue as part of SAHARA Las Vegas’ Summer Pool Concert Series, doors will reopen at 7:30 p.m. for a live performance by Smash Mouth. Known for chart-topping hits including “All Star,” “Walkin’ on the Sun” and “I’m a Believer,” tickets for the nostalgic performance can be purchased online at www.saharalasvegas.com. All guests must be 21+.
 
Available for purchase exclusively during the evening experience, guests can also enjoy NADC Burger (Not A Damn Chance Burger), the viral Wagyu smashburger concept founded by Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee and professional skateboarder Neen Williams. Known for its viral bi-coastal following, NADC Burger will serve premium 100% Wagyu smashburgers crafted with signature spice blends and grilled-to-order onsite.
 
Perched at the north end of the Las Vegas Strip, The Pool provides guests with exceptional views of the city’s Fourth of July fi reworks spectacular. Beginning at 9 p.m., the synchronized America250 celebration will light up the skyline.
 
Guests looking to make the most of the holiday weekend can book SAHARA Las Vegas’ Stay & Play Package, which includes rates starting at $89 per night with no resort fees, complimentary daily breakfast for two at Zeffer’s Café, complimentary late checkout and up to $150 in resort savings.
 
From 3 to 5 p.m. on July 4, SAHARA Las Vegas will offer its Independence Day Free Slot Pull promotion and the first 250 guests to participate will receive three complimentary max-bet spins on the resort’s newest mystery slot game.
 
For more information and tickets, please visit www.saharalasvegas.com and follow @saharalasvegas on Instagram.
 
ABOUT SAHARA LAS VEGAS
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers, more than 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, The Pool and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The 60,000-square-foot casino features elegant designs and a newly expanded slot floor with approximately 30 of the latest slot machines from the world’s top gaming content creators, bringing the total to more than 650 machines. The casino features more than 30 classic table games, the Infinity High Limit Lounge and a sports book operated by global gaming leader William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Maroon, a Caribbean Steakhouse by James Beard Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi; Balla Italian Soul by James Beard Award-winning chef Shawn McClain; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; and Zeffer’s Café. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and X.
 
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