The Light Group Celebrates July 4th Weekend With a Lineup of Star-Studded Events

LAS VEGAS, July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- This Fourth of July Weekend, leading hospitality development and management company, The Light Group, will treat partygoers to famous hosts and exclusive live performances by a slew of the hottest names to hit the Las Vegas Strip.  Stars including Perez Hilton, Gretchen Rossi, Rob Kardashian, Wyclef Jean and Nelly will be on-hand at The Light Group's hottest venues to help Las Vegas celebrate the holiday weekend in style.

Kicking off the weekend is self-proclaimed "Queen of All Media" Perez Hilton who will host the evening at The Bank Nightclub at Bellagio Resort & Casino Friday, July 1. The outspoken and famed blogger is sure to reveal the latest and greatest in entertainment news to partygoers.

On Saturday afternoon, The Real Housewives of Orange County starlet Gretchen Rossi will treat daytime revelers to some poolside fun-in-the-sun at BARE Pool Lounge, located at The Mirage Hotel & Casino.  The blonde beauty will host the day's festivities, ensuring guests enjoy the perfect mix of partying and pampering with BARE's intimate and tropical ambiance.

Keeping Up With The Kardashian's' star Rob Kardashian will take over hosting duties when he returns to JET Nightclub at The Mirage Saturday, July 2 to host one of the hottest bashes of the weekend. With its high energy and inviting party atmosphere, JET and Kardashian are certain to rock The Strip's most enthusiastic clubgoers.

Rounding out the stellar Saturday lineup is legendary international hip-hop superstar Wyclef Jean who will perform live during a special Fourth of July weekend celebration at HAZE Nightclub at ARIA Resort & Casino.  Jean will showcase his award-winning lyrics and sounds utilizing HAZE's revolutionary Avalon sound system matched with full color laser shows, creating a sensory music experience not to be missed.

The celebration continues on Sunday night with GRAMMY® Award-winning hip-hop and R&B artist Nelly who will perform an exclusive set at JET Nightclub, entertaining guests with his greatest hits—both new and old.

To learn more about The Light Group's upcoming events over the July 4th weekend, visit http://lightgroup.com/las-vegas-events/

ABOUT THE LIGHT GROUP:

The Light Group is one of the United States' leading hospitality development and management companies, renowned for shaping the nightlife landscape on the Las Vegas Strip.  Founded by Andrew Sasson and Andy Masi, the company manages and operates 15 food and beverage venues within the AAA Five Diamond Bellagio Resort & Casino, The Mirage Hotel & Casino, Monte Carlo Resort and Casino and ARIA Resort & Casino. The Light Group's portfolio expanded in December 2009 to include five new venues at ARIA at CityCenter: HAZE Nightclub, The Deuce Lounge, The GOLD Boutique Nightclub & Lounge (in partnership with Cirque du Soleil), Liquid Pool Lounge and UNION Restaurant & Lounge.

SOURCE The Light Group