The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas Rings In Chinese New Year with Unrivaled Celebration

[SteveBourieOLD]

LAS VEGAS, NV (January 17, 201 - In celebration of the Chinese New Year, The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace has a variety of special touches in store to herald the Year of the Dog. The premier luxury retail destination will welcome guests visiting during the celebratory season with dazzling décor, a festive parade, retail special offerings and more.

Illuminated Chinese Dragon Display A legendary creature in Chinese mythology and folklore, the dragon is a traditional symbol of power, strength, and good luck. The Forum Shops at Caesars is once again sharing this fabled creature in a big way by welcoming a 22-ft. long, 6-ft. wide and 12-ft. high dragon to the world-renowned retail destination. Perfectly situated on the Fortuna Terrace near the entrance to The Forum Shops from Caesars Palace casino, the massive 950-lb steel-framed dragon is covered in 30,000 red and amber LED lights, many of which flicker, giving the mythical beast a vibrant look and dynamic feel. The dazzling dragon sits upon a lush red carpet surrounded by hand-painted wood pillars, gold fencing and red velvet ropes. The impressive display was custom created exclusively for The Forum Shops and will be on display throughout the Chinese New Year season. 22nd Annual Meadows School Parade – Friday, Feb. 16 For the 22nd consecutive year, The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace will welcome students from the Meadows School, who will perform the traditional dragon parade throughout The Forum Shops at Caesars on Friday, Feb 16 beginning at 10 a.m. The cast of singers and dancers includes 120 Meadows students – 60 from kindergarten and 60 from fifth grade plus the school’s very special guest, founder and Mayor of Las Vegas Carolyn Goodman.

Special Greeters – Friday, Feb 16 and Saturday, Feb 17 On Friday and Saturday, Feb 16-17, The Forum Shops will offer special greeters who will distribute a distinctive brochure featuring special offers in honor of Chinese New Year from a variety of retailers at The Forum Shops. Greeters will be located near the dragon display on the Fortuna Terrace. The special offer brochure will also be distributed at The Forum Shops Guest Services Centers and Forum Shops Valet. Retail Special Offerings Home to 160 impressive retailers and restaurants, many will feature special offers in honor of the Chinese New Year including; A|X Armani Exchange, Abercrombie & Fitch, Anne Fontaine, Border Grill, Boss Hugo Boss, Brighton Collectibles, Brooks Brothers, Carmine's NYC's Family Style Italian Restaurant, Charlotte Olympia, Chloè, Davante, David Yurman, Dior Beauty, DKNY, Donald J Pliner, Elie Tahari, Fendi, Field of Dreams, Fossil, Gallery of Music and Art, Guess, H&M, Harley Davidson, Inglot, Jimmy Choo, Kids Kastle, Klein Epstein & Parker, La Perla, L.K. Bennett, Links of London, lululemon, Magical Memories featuring Disney Fine Art, Marciano, MCM, Mephisto, Michael Kors, Montblanc, Mulberry, Pandora, Polo Ralph Lauren, Sam Edelman, Sandro Paris, Sephora, ShowTickets.com, Skechers, Sushi Roku, The Art of Shaving, The Palm Las Vegas, The Walking Company, Tommy Bahama, Tourneau, Trevi Italian Restaurant, Welcome To Las Vegas.

About The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace: The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace first opened in May 1992 to immediate success. Enjoying two subsequent expansions, The Forum Shops now offers 675,000 square feet of impressive retail, dining and entertainment options. Featuring 160 specialty shops and restaurants, The Forum Shops is home to some of the most celebrated retailers including many that can be found nowhere else in Las Vegas. In addition to the distinctive mix of retailers and restaurants, The Forum Shops boasts an iconic spiral escalator and the must-see, free animatronic attraction – The Atlantis Show and Aquarium. Consistently named among the top-performing shopping centers worldwide, The Forum Shops is recognized for its unique combination of top retail, dining, entertainment, excellent location and exciting thematic ambiance. Additional information may be accessed atwww.forumshops.com.