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Resorts Casino Atlantic City to host 45th anniversary celebration 24 May 2023 (PRESS RELEASE)
Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City is celebrating its 45th anniversary this Memorial Day weekend. The celebration gets started on Friday, 26 May at 1 p.m. with a special giveaway, activities and live entertainment. Plus, meet on the boardwalk at 5 p.m. for the beloved Beach Ball Drop, where over 5,000 beach balls will help kick off Hot Summer Fun at Resorts. Guests can also head over to the new retro-themed 45th-anniversary pop-up, Lounge78 at Bar One, for a grand opening and commemorative toast.
Tote Bag Giveaway | 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Boardwalk Activities & Entertainment | Noon – 5 p.m. Opening of the Sea | 1 p.m. Beach Ball Drop | 5 p.m. Commemorative Toast in Lounge 78 at Bar One | 5:30 p.m. New York Bee Gees Show Super Star Theater| 9 p.m.
Starting at 1 p.m. on Friday, the activities get underway as Kelsey Grammer and Mayor Marty Small Sr. host the Annual Opening of the Sea Ceremony. Resorts Star Card members can head to the Promotions Booth to redeem a complimentary 45th anniversary reusable tote bag from 1 p.m. – 7 p.m., or while supplies last.
Entertainment throughout the day consists of viewing unique sand sculptures by renowned artist John Gowdy, promotions from Wiseguy Entertainment, The Kilted Rogues Bagpipers, Brittany Lynn from Philly Drag Mafia and more.
Once the clock strikes 5 p.m., guests can enjoy the Annual Beach Ball Drop at the iconic Atlantic City Boardwalk. To top the night off, the New York Bee Gees will be performing in the Superstar Theater at 9 p.m. Tickets to the New York Bee Gees can be purchased at ResortsAC.com.