Attractions
Show in the Sky |
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Show in the Sky Details
- Hours of operation: Show plays every hour on the hour from 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Thursday through Saturday.
- Cost: Free to view or $12.95 to get into costume and ride in the show. Tickets are available for all shows. There are 21 total spots
available on three different floats. Tickets may be purchased at the hotel's box office.
- Payment options: Cash, VISA, MasterCard, Travelers checks, American Express
- Reservations: No, but riders should be at the Masquerade Village's main stage half an hour before the show.
- Location: Inside the Rio hotel-casino, just west of the Strip at the intersection of Flamingo Road and Valley View Boulevard.
- Age/Height/Weight restrictions: 38-inch height requirement. Those 16 and under who wish to ride the floats must be accompanied by an adult. Guests must be able to physically walk up three flights of stairs without assistance. Guests must be at the front of the Masquerade Village stage with their tickets 30 minutes prior to show time
Show in the Sky Review
It's Carnivale every day at the Rio, with the hotel-casino's lavish Show in the Sky.
The sexy show takes visitors on a journey through the world's greatest celebrations with energetic dancers, exotic costumes and plenty of fun, fun, fun.
But it's much more than a sky show that takes place in the Masquerade Village -- which, patterned after a northern Italian village, features shops, restaurants and a wine cellar -- the party begins with a parade in which patrons mingle with performers.
The show's floats (the main two of which weigh 20,000 pounds apiece) remain intact; however, its choreography and length have been given an overhaul -- once merely 12 minutes long, the show's length has more than doubled. Dancers perform to Rihanna's "Please Don't Stop the Music," Justin Timberlake's "Sexy Back" and Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons."
And what better way to take part in the spectacle than becoming part of it? For a mere $12.95, patrons can get into costume and ride the floats. After meeting at the Masquerade Village's main stage, riders are funneled backstage and given beads and hats (including a souvenir medallion) before taking their spot on the floats.
The enthusiasm is contagious as you ride above the Masquerade Village, maracas in hand, interacting with the dancers. Be advised, however, that it's not your job to throw out the beads!
One of Vegas' best free attractions, the Show in the Sky is better than ever. Be sure to get there early to maximize your party potential.
