The Unicycle Is Illegal And Other Weird Las Vegas Laws

Everyone has heard the popular saying "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." I shouldn't have to say this, but the motto doesn't apply to arrest records. Those things WILL follow you! Just because our town has a reputation of being "Sin City" doesn't mean you can't get arrested for acting a fool. It's wild how many people visit Las Vegas and forget that we actually do have laws here. And some of those laws are wackier than others!

But fret not, my fellow law abiding citizens! We want to make sure you don't land yourself behind bars, or be stuck with any massive fines. So we're here to guide you through some of the weirdest things that could get you in trouble in the city of lights.

This reminds me of that Randy Marsh meme from South Park, "I thought this was America!" But according to city municipal ordinance 10.40.030 colorful language can land you a nasty fine! And it sounds like it's not just on the strip! According to the ordinance, foul or obscene language should not be used on any: city street, alleyway or highway. However, a police friend of mine (who prefers to remain anonymous) says this is a law that doesn't get enforced too often. But just because it doesn't get enforced often doesn't mean it can't be enforced!

If you're trying to make a quick buck off some old stuff, you'll need to be sober, according to NRS 646.060. If you comb through that, you'll realize that Pawn shops actually have to abide by a bunch laws. I actually like this one, because we're not at our best when we're drunk. I imagine it'd be a nightmare, waking up after a bender, and realizing you pawned something really important to you.

If you've got a hula hoop, you better not bring it to Fremont! The same goes for unicycles. Las Vegas municipal code section 11.68.100 states that the toys don't belong within the pedestrian mall. This makes sense, the mall gets very congested and either would definitely impede traffic.

Las Vegas is the land of residency. And honestly, most of the residencies I've seen are spectacular.

From the Cirque du Soleil shows to the plethora of other magic and illusionist shows, there is an entertainment option for everyone.

For this article, we will be focusing on musical concert residencies only.

According to Casino.com, Liberace is credited as being the first star with a Las Vegas residency. Liberace's first residency night was at the Hotel Last Frontier in November 1944.

His branding, style and amazing talent attracted people from across the globe. Casino.com further reports that he played on The Strip for the rest of his life, engraining his showmanship into the current-day standards for performers.

The Sands Hotel was another iconic building that housed some of the world's most-famous singers. It's truly where the allure of Las Vegas and the glamourous idea associated with the city came from. The Sands' famous Copa Room, "Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr. performed in the 1950s and 1960s surrounded by legions of glamorous Copa Girls in beautiful costumes," a report from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas says.

Eventually, singers flocked to Las Vegas for lucrative contracts. Now, we have the famous Barry Manilow, Donny Osmond and so much more.

Although the big production of Las Vegas residencies may appear that these casinos are making a big profit, this isn't quite the case. Casino.org reports that many residencies cause casinos to lose money in a way. The casino doesn't make a huge profit from the ticket prices alone. These residencies aim to attract players to the casinos, so that's how many casinos are able to cultivate a profit through that avenue.

According to the Genting Casino Insight, Celina Dion's residencies from 2011-2019 and 2003-2007 were the highest-grossing residencies.

As we enter 2024, Las Vegas will host some of the most-talented and most-coveted artists. Scroll down below to see some of the most exciting upcoming residencies for 2024.

This announcement nearly broke the internet. The Killers will finally have a residency in their hometown and celebrate 20 years of "Hot Fuss." This alternative rock band will be performing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace for eight days. For ticket information, click here. 

"Hot Fuss," is the album that gave us smash hits like "Mr. Brightside," "Somebody Told Me," and more. In an Instagram post, The Killers said, "It’s good to be home."  

Christina Aguilera will be performing at the Voltaire located inside of The Venetian Resort Las Vegas. Aguilera will be hosting her shows throughout February and March.

According to The Venetian's website, "What I love about the intimacy at Voltaire at The Venetian Resort is how up-close-and-personal I can be with the audience…a truly modern twist on the performance experience,” Christina shares.

Recently, she performed on New Year's Eve at the Voltaire, and it was a stunning performance. She counted down to 2024 at her recent show on the Las Vegas Strip. The venue is intimate, and you'll hear Christina like you've never heard her before. Tickets for this amazing residency can be found here.

Kylie Minogue will be performing at this exclusive residency at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas' Voltaire venue. According to the Venetian's website, "Kylie Minogue’s glittering career has seen her amass sales of over 80 million records worldwide, 5 billion streams and 8 UK No 1 albums."

Kylie's most-famous songs include, "Padam Padam," "Can't Get You Out Of My Head," and "Come into My World." Tickets can be found here. 

This residency is historic because it's the first hip-hop residency to happen in Las Vegas. Wu-Tang Clan will perform at The Theater inside of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas throughout February and March. Virgin Hotels Las Vegas' website states, "his residency is more than a concert – it serves as a tribute to their prolific careers as individuals and as the most storied group in hip-hop history. A Wu-Tang experience like never before." 

This will be a prolific and amazing experience that any Wu-Tang fan will love. Get your tickets here.

Jodeci will be hosting a residency called, "Jodeci: The Show, The After Party, The Vegas Residency." This iconic R&B group will be the House of Blues in March and July. This will be a night of slow jams and great music that has entertained us for years. Edge, style and voices of gold, Jodeci is a must-see band that will grace the Las Vegas Strip.

Get your tickets here.

Phish will be bringing their talent to the famous Sphere! Phish has never played the same show twice, so each night at the Sphere will be a different setlist. The visuals will be an experience like no other. The band will be playing on April 18 until April 21, 2024. For more information, click here.