DANVILLE, Va. — The wait is over!
Opening day for Caesars Virginia is tomorrow, Dec. 17.
The $750 million casino resort will officially open its doors to the public at noon on Tuesday.
Opening day festivities include a parade through Danville in the morning followed by speeches from Caesars Entertainment executives, Eastern Band Cherokee Indian representatives, and other community leaders in front of the casino resort’s main entrance before the doors open to the public. In the evening, there will be a fireworks and drone display.
WFMY News 2’s Amber Lake got a sneak peek into the casino resort earlier this month. The casino resort is 587,000 square feet and has 1,500 slot machines, bars, lounges, and six restaurants.
One of the most anticipated restaurants coming to Caesars Virginia is Ramsay’s Kitchen, which is owned by well-known chef Gordon Ramsay.
Chris Albrecht, the General Manager of Caesars Virginia, told WFMY News 2 that he expects the casino resort to attract thousands of visitors.
Timeline of Opening Day Festivities for Caesars Virginia
Parade of race cars and supercars through Danville
- Time: 10:15 a.m.
- Where: The route will start at the corner of Main and Craghead Street and end at Caesars Virginia.
- Five-time NBA champion Dennis Rodman will be the parade’s master of ceremonies.
Remarks from community leaders
- Time: 11 a.m.
- Where: Casino resort’s main entrance
- Caesars Entertainment executives, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indian representatives, and local leaders are expected to give speeches.
Fireworks and drone show
- Time: 8 p.m.
- The fireworks and drone display will light up the night sky above the resort and Danville.
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