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City Of Las Vegas To ‘Vegas Vic’: “You’re Not Bright”

Author Shawn Tempesta
LAS VEGAS - DECEMBER 16: The iconic "Vegas Vic" neon sign is seen December 16, 2005 in downtown Las Vegas, Nevada.

You know, it hasn’t been an easy go for Vegas Vic. Back in 1951, the neon cowboy was the cock of the walk on Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas. Standing proud, bright as can be, welcoming people to the city with a wave and a smile with a cigarette in his mouth. Then in 1980, he met his true love Vegas Vickie. Could anything get any better?

Well, no it turns out. It could get a lot worse.

Vic hasn’t seen able to see the sun since 1995 when Viva Vision was built over him. His girlfriend left him and moved into a stunning new house. Ol’ Vegas Vic doesn’t talk anymore, doesn’t move anymore, people think his smoking is gross and frankly he is reached a new level of darkness on the side of a souvenir shop.

Well, that darkness has reached a new low.

Why is Vegas Vic in trouble with the law?

The City Of Las Vegas has stepped in to deal with the depressed dude. Turns out there is a “municipal sign code” in the downtown casino area that requires all illuminated signs to actually illuminate from an hour before sunset to an hour after sunrise.

“We’ve received multiple comments about the Vegas Vic sign not being illuminated. Our Code Enforcement team responded and found the sign to be in violation of our municipal sign code. A correction notice was issued to the owner on April 24,” @CityOfLasVegas tweeted on Tuesday.

Now the sign’s owners, Pioneer Hotel Inc., have to get Vic glowing again… and depending on how much disrepair he is in it could be as simple as turning the lights on, or a full overhaul of the world famous sign.

If they can’t make Vegas Vic bright again, we say it’s time for Circa owner Derek Stevens to cross the street, throw his arm around him, buy him a drink. Show him the view from the Legacy Club and show him there’s a reason to live – brightly.

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Shawn Tempesta is the co-host of Aimee+Shawn on 102.7 VGS in Las Vegas, Nevada. He is also an Emmy award nominated television host. As a content creator for 102.7 VGS, Shawn writes about current events, education, funny and trending stories.

14 Free Concerts In Downtown Las Vegas To See This Summer

When you think about major concert line-ups in Downtown Las Vegas, you’re sure to think of Life Is Beautiful. Why not?! Huge three day event, more artists than you know what to do with and a ticket price that matches. But don’t sleep on Fremont Street Experience’s “Downtown Rocks” free concert series! Great artists at the best price of all – free!

The “Downtown Rocks” free concert series has been bringing great acts to the city for years, and if you haven’t seen a concert under VivaVision, you haven’t lived. It’s one of those experiences that you can truly only get in Las Vegas. And yes, it is completely free. The casinos along Fremont Street, from The D Casino & Hotel to Circa Resort & Casino, Binion’s Gambling Hall to Golden Nugget and all the properties in between all chip in for a heck of a line up.

Who is performing free concerts in Downtown Las Vegas this year?

The lineup this year is frankly pretty awesome. Marcy Playground, Toadies and Smashmouth kicking things off on Memorial Day Weekend with Fastball and Gin Blossoms wrapping up the series in October. Not all artists are throwbacks, though. More modern artists like Neon Trees and WALK THE MOON, and even The All-American Rejects are taking the stage for free shows.

There are a bunch of different artists playing varying stages on varying dates, so we’ve gone through the trouble of putting them in order for you and finding some tunes to accompany them. Just scroll down to see the entire lineup and get ready for some free concerts for $Free.99 that will have you swaying your hips this summer! Just make sure you get there early. The concerts are wildly popular and if you want a good spot, you’ll need to stake your claim! It is a free concert after all.

  • Sunday, May 28th at 7PM: Marcy Playground, Toadies and Smash Mouth (on the 3rd Street Stage)

  • Saturday, June 3rd at 9PM: WALK THE MOON (on the 3rd Street Stage)

  • Saturday, June 17th at 9PM: Soulja Boy (on the 3rd Street Stage)

  • Saturday, June 24th at 9PM: +LIVE+ (on the 3rd Street Stage)

  • Saturday, July 1st at 7:30PM: Switchfoot (on the 1st Street Stage)

  • Saturday, July 1st at 9:30PM: Skillet (on the 3rd Street Stage)

  • Saturday, July 15th at 9PM: The All American Rejects (on the 3rd Street Stage)

  • Saturday, September 2nd at 9PM: Young The Giant (on the 3rd Street Stage)

  • Saturday, September 16th at 9PM: Neon Trees (on the 1st Street Stage)

  • Saturday, September 23rd at 8PM: Dashboard Confessional (on the 1st Street Stage)

  • Saturday, October 28th at 8PM: Fastball and Gin Blossoms (on the 3rd Street Stage)

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