Atlantic City is turned on all year long, but for the Fourth of July holiday, Atlantic City turns up the heat with casino headliners, special events and roaring fireworks displays.
Boardwalk Hall
The Fourth of July holiday weekend kicks off in a big way at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall with mixed martial arts cage fighting. Experience full contact fighting and mixed martial arts, including two title fights, with Cage Fury on Friday, June 30 in the Adrian Phillips Ballroom. The first fight begins at 8 p.m. The event is presented by Amflex Productions.
Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino presents the popular California-based band Sugar Ray in Boardwalk Hall's Adrian Phillips Ballroom at 9:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 1, 2006. Concert-goers will enjoy the band's signature mix of pop, punk, hip-hop, reggae, New Wave, and good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll elements.
Tickets for these and upcoming events can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall box office, at all Ticketmaster locations,www.ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-736-1420.
Casinos
One can always find top-of-the-line entertainment at any one of the 12 Atlantic City casino resorts, and this holiday weekend is certainly no exception.
For those who like their rhythm and blues served with a lot of soul, the Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort presents Jim Belushi and the Sacred Hearts on Sunday, July 2 at 8 p.m. They've played for everyone from Al Gore to President Clinton and Governor Gray Davis. Now it's your turn. Come on down to Bally's Atlantic City for the Price is Right Live Stage Show. Here's your chance to play The Big Wheel and other popular games for cash, appliances and even A New Car! Show times: Friday, June 30 at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m.; Sunday, July 2 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Monday, July 3 at 3 p.m.; and Tuesday, July 4 at 3 p.m.
The Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa rocks Renaissance Point beginning with Cheap Trick on Friday, June 30 at 9 p.m. Sing along to hit songs like "I Want You to Want Me," "Don't Be Cruel" and "The Flame." Then, enjoy the comedy of Dom Irrera on Saturday, July 1 at 12 a.m. The powerful pairing of Def Leppard with Journey, also takes place on July 1 at 8 p.m. Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo take the stage on Sunday, July 2 at 9 p.m. And, pop sensation Ashlee Simpson also performs on Sunday, July 2 at 8 p.m.
House of Blues pulls out all the stops with an eclectic line-up of entertainment this Fourth of July beginning with The Allman Brothers with The Derek Trucks Band on Friday, June 30 at 8 p.m. Buckcherry with Rock 'N' Roll Soldiers, Octane and Just in Case perform at House of Blues on Saturday, July 1 at 8 p.m. Also on July 1 at 9 p.m., the ladies will enjoy Savage Men - Cover Model Male Review. And Van Heaven, the Van Halen tribute act, performs in the Club Harlem Ballroom on July 1 at 9 p.m. Finishing out the weekend: Equinox featuring Shinedown and Trapt take the stage on Sunday, July 2 at 7 p.m.; A Very Special Acoustic Performance with Mark and Tim of the Juggling Suns perform on Monday, July 3 at 7 p.m.; the Gin Blossoms with Soul Piece and Sincerely Me are on July 3 at 9 p.m.; and Bruce Springsteen gets the tribute treatment with Bruce in the USA, also on July 3 at 9 p.m. in the Club Harlem Ballroom.
Resorts Atlantic City features Susie Essman, of the critically acclaimed HBO comedy series, "Curb Your Enthusiasm," in the Superstar Theater on Sunday, July 2 at 8 p.m. A veteran of stand-up, Essman has appeared in her own HBO comedy special, and has performed on "Politically Incorrect" and "Late Night with Conan O'Brien."
Survey says Showboat - The Mardi Gras Casino is the place to find the Family Feud Live Game Show on Friday, June 30; Sunday, July 2; Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4. Show time is 7 p.m. for all shows.
Burn the Floor Presents Floor Play begins at Tropicana Casino and Resort on Saturday, July 1. Show times are 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1; 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 2; 8 p.m. on Monday, July 3; and 3:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
The Beatles tribute band, Fab Forever, takes the stage in The Shell at Trump Marina HotelCasino. The show schedule over the holiday weekend is 9 p.m. on Friday, June 30; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1; and 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 2, Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4.
Get ready for Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy at Trump Plaza Casino and Hotel. The spectacle runs until September 3. The 90-minute event features an international cast of acrobats, contortionists and aerialists. Over the holiday weekend, Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy plays at 8 p.m. on Friday, June 30; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2; and 3 p.m. on Monday, July 3.
Don't forget, casinos also offer entertainment in their comedy clubs, hotel lounges and beach bars, so check with each casino for a full listing of events.
City Events
The whole family can enjoy fireworks this Independence Day holiday weekend. The celebration begins on Friday, June 30 at approximately 9:15 p.m., when the Atlantic City Special Improvement District and Main Street Atlantic City throw the third annual Atlantic City July 4th Fireworks Celebration at Gardner's Basin. The event is sponsored by the Atlantic City Convention and Visitors Authority, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Bally's Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City, Harrah's Atlantic City, Showboat - The Mardi Gras Casino, AtlantiCare, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, CB Architects, Atlantic City Check Cashing, Flagship Resorts, Chris Ferry Insurance Company and the City of Atlantic City. In case of rain, the event will take place the following day on July 1, 2006. Historic Gardner's Basin is located off New Hampshire Avenue and the bay.
The surf's up as the Atlantic City Surf take on the Bridgeport Bluefish on Friday, June 30; Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 in Bernie Robbins Stadium on Albany Avenue. For those who enjoy a little fireworks with their baseball games, on Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, an all-American 4th of July celebration takes place after the surf play the Camden Riversharks. All games begin at 6:35 p.m. except Sunday's, which begins at 6:05 p.m.
Tickets are available in advance at the Surf box office, open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, and a full schedule for the season, call (609) 344-SURF or visit www.acsurf.com .
Featuring headliner entertainment in the city's casinos, free city wide events and one-of-a-kind experiences, Atlantic City's July 4th holiday weekend is sure to be nothing short of spectacular. Make sure to turn on the excitement this Independence Day weekend with a visit to Atlantic City, featuring events that both you and the whole family can enjoy.
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