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2017 March Madness events, specials in the Las Vegas Valley

2017 March Madness events, specials in the Las Vegas Valley
Posted at 12:19 AM, Mar 03, 2017
and last updated 2017-04-01 19:38:55-04

DINING

B&B Burger & Beer 
Beer buckets will be available for $28. Dining specials include:

  • Southwest BBQ Burger made with fresh ground USDA Prime Black Angus beef topped with melty cheddar cheese, crispy heritage bacon, house-made pulled pork, and sweet and tangy BBQ sauce finished with crispy onion straws for $15.
  • Heaven and Hell Cheese Fries waffle-style, seasoned and fried crispy, topped with a creamy smoked gouda cheese sauce, crumbled goat cheese, fresh diced tomatoes and chives for $9.

Beer Park
Beer Park at Paris Las Vegas will host college basketball tournament viewing parties complete with panoramic views of the Las Vegas Strip from Tuesday, March 14 to Monday, April 3. Tournament games will be shown on high-definition televisions throughout the venue, providing every guest prime game viewing. BEER PARK will offer a full menu of more than 100 beer selections and signature menu items. Packages are priced starting at $125 per person and include food and beverage minimums. Pricing is subject to change.

Cabo Wabo Cantina
The March Mayhem viewing parties will include beer buckets priced at $21, shots delivered by gorgeous “shot girls,” and select beers from the beer tubs on Cabo Wabo’s Strip-side patio. Plus, Cabo Wabo will serve its signature nacho platter, artisan tortilla chips topped with a house cheese blend, refried beans, jalapeños, cotija cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole, priced at $14.95; and the appetizer sampler, served with taquitos, mini chimichangas, wings, cheese quesadillas, nacho skillet, guacamole and salsa arbol, priced at $26.95.

Café Americano
Slam dunk with Café Americano inside of Caesars Palace this March Madness. Guests can order $30 buckets of Coors Light and compete by showing off their hooping skills to win an extra beer. Other specials include Coors Light on draft for $8, 60 oz. Pitchers of Coors Light for $25 and food specials like $0.75 wings, $4 sliders, $10 short rib nachos and $7 loaded fries during all games.

Capriotti's
Capriotti’s classic game time flavors include:
  • Homemade Meatball: Meatballs made from scratch topped with marinara sauce, provolone, and grated Romano cheese
  • Cheese Steak: Premium grilled steak, melted white American cheese, fried onions and hot or sweet peppers (did I mention it’s an award-winning sandwich?)
  • Slaw Be Jo: Slow-cooked roast beef, provolone cheese, Russian dressing, coleslaw, and mayo

Hearthstone
Hearthstone will be hosting March Hoops Madness with $8 pitchers of beer during the games, along with Libre and Borracha.

Hussong’s Cantina Boca Park
Guests can enjoy $18 Buckets of Corona Bottles, $3 Corona Light and Coors Light and $20 Towers of Corona Light and Coors Light. Donations to the Jimmy V Foundation

Hussong’s Cantina Las Vegas
Located inside Mandalay Place, enjoy all NCAA Tournament games with $20 buckets of Corona bottles, $4 Corona Light and Coors Light, and $25 Towers of Corona Light or Coors Light. Guests will also be able to make donates to the Jimmy V Foundation.

Lagasse's Stadium
The College Basketball Menu at Lagasse's Stadium includes the following:

  • Tomahawk bone-in 32 oz. ribeye with mashed potatoes, $85
  • Chilled Alaskan king crab legs with clarified butter and Lagasse's kicked-up cocktail sauce, priced per lb. $68
  • Tuna carpaccio with ponzu vinaigrette, pickled vegetables, spicy garlic aioli and ghost pepper caviar, $18
  • Grilled NY strip, sautéed haricot vert and loaded mashed potatoes with a red wine demi topped with onion crust $39

MercatoDellaPescheria
Mercato Della Pescheria inside of St. Mark’s Square in the Grand Canal Shoppes of Venetian|Palazzo will be serving up $3 PBR and Magic Hat Bottled Beer while offering Happy Hour pricing during all games (including $6 Pepperoni Pizza and $6 Martinis). This promotion is only available at the bar and promotions cannot be combined.

Minus5 Ice Experience
Grab your bracket and head over to Minus5 Ice Experience at The Shoppes at Mandalay Place for the ultimate basketball madness viewing party. Starting March 16, guests can enjoy prime game-watching and slam-dunk drink specials at the “coolest” venue in Las Vegas during the month-long celebration of the men’s NCAA College Basketball Tournament. After scoring in the 1,300 square-foot ice bar, guests are invited to visit the cozy, warm lounge for unbeatable access to every game. Located adjacent to Minus5 Ice Experience, the ice lounge now features 13 state of the art high-definition televisions with great seating and tableside service. Guests will be able to indulge in an $80 all-you-can-drink package (draft and select cocktails) and 2-for-1 entry into the Minus5 Ice Experience.

The Palm Restaurant
The Palm Restaurant inside the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace will be showing the big games on their huge flat screen televisions starting at 9 a.m.

Piazza Lounge
Drink specials at Piazza Lounge inside Tuscany Suites and Casino include:
  • Budweiser or Bud Light / $2.50 12 oz
  • Beer buckets featuring Budweiser or Bud Light cans / $12
  • Four Peaks drafts / $3.65
  • Joseph James American Flyer Craft Lager drafts / $3.65

PT's taverns
Throughout the championship, including the popular first and second round action March 16-19, PTEG taverns will offer “Three Point Drink Specials” during the games. The specials include $3 Bud Light pints, $4 bottles of Corona, and $4 Talero Tequila shots. Dining includes award-winning appetizers, burgers, and salads.

Pub 365
Drink specials include the following:

  • Budweiser or Bud Light / $3.50 16 oz
  • Beer buckets featuring Budweiser or Bud Light aluminum bottles / $16
  • Four Peaks drafts / $3.65
  • Four Peaks pitchers / $14
  • Joseph James American Flyer Craft Lager drafts / $3.65
  • Joseph James American Flyer Craft Lager pitchers / $14

Slice of Vegas
Located inside Mandalay Place, Slice of Vegas will be offering $20 buckets of Corona or Corona Light bottles, $5 pints of Firestone Walker 805 Blonde Ale, New Belgium Citradelic Tangerine IPA, and $5 shots of Jameson Irish Whiskey to enjoy all tournament games.

Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill
Food specials during the games include fresh oysters for $1 each (minimum 6), American Wagyu sliders for $5, salmon poke with Tosaka seaweek for $8, West Coast snapper ceviche for $8, pig ear pad thai for $6, goat cheese croquettes with marmalade for $7, crispy smashed potatoes for $6 and more. Drink specials include beer for $6, cocktails for $6-$7 and wine for $6.

Tacos & Taquilla
To kick off College basketball playoffs, food and drink specials will be offered from Thursday, March 16 through Sunday, March 19. Specialty offerings include a trio of carne asada fries, made with T&T cheese sauce, salsa cruda, crème fresca, chile serrano, cilantro, pico de gallo and guacamole; a choice of Dos Equis or Coors Light; and a shot of Hornitos Reposado, priced at $15. Basketball fanatics can experience every pass, point and play on multiple flat-panel televisions throughout the restaurant.

Tom's Urban
Tom’s Urban at New York-New York will celebrate the month of March with its “Tom’s March Foolery” affair. From the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament to St. Patrick’s Day, Tom’s Urban has guests covered with the all-new Absolute Alley-Oop Mule (Absolut lime vodka and house-made ginger brew) and PB&J (Pabst Blue Ribbon and Jameson Irish Whiskey shot), available all month long. In addition, Tom’s Urban is allowing guests to go big with the all-new two-handled 40-ounce beer mug - Tom’s Big @$$ 40. The restaurant will donate $1 for every 40-ounce beer sold during the month of March to benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation to fight childhood cancer.
 
Umami Burger
Umami Burger, Beer Garden & Sports Book at SLS Las Vegas will be hosting viewing parties for college hoops March 16 through 19. Guests can witness every shot on more than 50 TVs and a giant video wall while indulging in an open bar and a menu of game-day favorites. Open bar tickets start at $50 per person, and table packages with an open bar ticket and food credit are available from $100 per person.
 
The barbecue joint at the LINQ Promenade will offer an all-day drinking package for $150 (plus tax and tip) for basketball fans as they watch the game on multiple big-screen TVs. Guests can also order from the a la carte menu featuring authentic barbecue from the Southern regions. Doors will open 30 minutes before each game.
 

EVENTS/VIEWING PARTIES

The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas

Guests will be immersed in the competitive excitement inside the spacious Belmont Ballroom, which will be transformed into an exclusive sports lounge from March 16-17. In addition to an open bar and array of gourmet stadium fare, satellite betting stations and multiple stadium-style television screens throughout the venue, guests will enjoy a number of interactive experiences including access to a hardwood court and regulation basketball hoop, interactive games such as Golden Tee, an onsite sports book and more.
 

Crazy Horse III
Shoot to score this basketball season at Crazy Horse III’s “Hoops and Hotties” March Mayhem viewing parties from Tuesday, March 14 to Monday, April 3. Throughout the tournament, the award-winning gentlemen’s club will provide premium transportation, VIP front-of-line entry, main room seating and a $60 beverage voucher, priced at $50 per person. Bottle specials and $20 mix-and-match beer buckets will be available to keep the party going throughout the game. Guests looking to score after the final buzzer may also enjoy a variety of hookah flavors alongside the venue’s stunning entertainers. 

Club Madrid
Join Club Madrid at Sunset Station as they break down the 2017 Men’s College Basketball tournament with a group of elite guests. The annual event will be filled with talk of what to expect from your favorite college basketball teams throughout the tournament. The free event takes place from 6-7:30 p.m. on March 14.

 
Downtown Summerlin
On Thursday, March 16, the destination will host a Tip-off Tailgate block party in partnership with Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa and Dave & Buster’s. The event takes place from 2 p.m. – 10 p.m. on Park Centre Drive and includes a paid VIP tent along with family-friendly experiences that are free and open to the general public.
 
EL Cortez Hotel & Casino
El Cortez will be hosting Brats, Beers, and Brackets. Enjoy $3 brats, $2 hot dogs and $2 Budweiser in the Fiesta Room during March Madness, March 16-19. Free game viewing will be available in the Fiesta Room from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
 
Fremont Street Experience
Fremont Street Experience invites college basketball fans to dribble down to the 8th Annual Downtown Hoopstown taking place March 9 through April 3. The four blocks underneath the Viva Vision canopy will be lined with college banners and flags as Fremont Street Experience transforms into the ultimate college basketball destination, with special events that are sure to be a slam dunk including: nightly entertainment from the stage production show Hardwood Hotties featuring American Idol Season 6 Finalist Haley Scarnato (dark on Thursdays) from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., an interactive High Hoops Zone, the world’s largest NCAA bracket, and a special basketball-themed show displayed on the 1,500 ft. Viva Vision canopy. 
 
Hard Rock Cafe
From March 16-18, celebrate Hoops Madness with an open bar featuring call brands and an all-you-can-eat buffet of game day favorites. Tickets are $175 per day or $420 for all three days. The event is 21+ and doors open at 9 a.m.
 
Hard Rock Hotel
The Joint will offer slam-dunk views of each action-packed game during its Tournament Madness Viewing Parties from Thursday, March 16 to Saturday, March 18. During the three-day celebration, basketball fanatics can root for their favorite college team alongside hundreds of fans while enjoying a live, high-definition stream of each matchup. Casino games, a live sports betting station, prize giveaways and numerous party games such as shuffle puck, beer pong, and bean bag toss will also be offered. The ultimate viewing party will be hosted by the girls of REHAB Beach Club and boast specialty cash bars featuring a build-your-own bloody mary station.
 
Palace Station is offering free admission to its party, held from March 16-19. Watch all the games in style inside the grand ballroom across four screens. Doors open one hour before the first game tip-off. There will be food and beverage specials offered throughout the event, including $5 chicken wings, sliders and premium cocktails; $4 deluxe cocktails, imported beer and wine by the glass; $3 hot dogs, domestic beer and Bud and Bud Light drafts; $2 bags of peanuts and popcorn, soda and water; and $1 bag of chips. Prices good with a valid Boarding Pass.
 

Plaza Hotel & Casino
College basketball fans can enjoy the action of all of the games this March at the new Plaza Event Center from Mach 15-19. Guests will enjoy stadium-style food and drinks with comfortable seating options so groups, large and small, can mix and mingle while watching the basketball games. Admission is $15 for a One-Day Pass or $40 for a Four-Day Pass.

PBR Rock Bar
Join PBR Rock Bar all March long for the ultimate March Mayhem party! Can’t hang all day? They have half day morning packages (8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.), afternoon half day packages (4 p.m. until midnight), available in addition to full day (8:30 a.m. until midnight) packages. Half day packages include open bar and are $125, while full day packages are $200 and include premium open bar and a guaranteed seat. Tables are also available for purchase.

 
Tropicana Las Vegas
Guests can enjoy refreshing beverage packages available March 16 through 19 and along with delectable eats and cocktails while catching the first and second round regional games in the Tropicana Theatre and the Tropicana Lounge. Packages start at $50 for a one-day pass. Tickets can be purchased at the box office or by calling 800-829-9034.
 

Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Watch all of the college hoops action on giant HD screens in a smoke-free environment at the International Theater. Guests can enjoy from more than 1,500 seats, satellite betting stations, appearances from the world-famous Bud Light Girls and daily giveaways and daily food and drink specials. Former NBA star and NCAA college basketball legend Thurl Bailey and former Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman will kick off the festivities on Thursday, March 16 and will be available for autographs and photos throughout the morning.

SPECIALS

 

Spa Aquae
Spa Aquae, located in the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort will be showcasing three “Basketball Widows” spa packages for those looking to escape the basketball mania and are in need of rejuvenation. Prices run from $129 - $308. 

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