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The San Gennaro Feast runs Tuesday through Sunday at the Silverton.
Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 | 1:55 a.m.
Map of Silverton Casino Hotel
Prepare those taste buds. The semi-annual San Gennaro Feast is upon Las Vegas again.
The twice-yearly Feast held in honor of the Patron Saint of Naples is the largest Italian festival in the valley. Although it started as a religious commemoration, the street fair now celebrates Italian heritage with ethnic food, live performances, carnival rides and games.
Residents can enjoy the Feast’s sausage and peppers at the Silverton Hotel and Casino, 3333 Blue Diamond Road, Tuesday through Sunday. Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and free for children less than 54 inches tall. Discounts and coupons are available on the Feast’s website.
A traditional Italian procession will occur at 7 p.m. Sept. 15. City officials including Mayor Oscar Goodman will join the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard and Father Dave Casaleggio to bless the Feast.
Donations to the San Gennaro Statue will go to the St. Ann Church and Catholic Charities.
The schedule:
-- Tuesday, Sept. 14: 4-11 p.m.
-- Wednesday, Sept. 15: 4-11 p.m.
-- Thursday, Sept. 16: 4-11 p.m.
-- Friday, Sept. 17: 4 p.m. to midnight
-- Saturday, Sept. 18: 11 a.m. to midnight
-- Sunday, Sept. 19: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Reminiscent of a rustic lodge, this off-the-Strip casino offers something for everyone, including affordable rooms, an array of dining options and family friendly features.
Silverton Casino Hotel is decorated in earth tones, stone and wood, and accented with amber-tinted lighting. The 90,000-square-foot casino includes more than 30 tables games, 1,900 slots, a high-limit lounge, a newly renovated poker room and the Cantor Gaming Sports Book.
One of the resort's most unique features is its 117,000-gallon saltwater aquarium, which houses more than 4,000 sharks, stingrays and tropical fish — and an occasional mermaid. Just steps away from the aquatic wonderland is the flagship 165,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, with everything from hunting, boating, fishing and camping gear.
Surrounding the casino floor is a vast array of dining options, such as the upscale-steakhouse Twin Creeks or the unique Mexican restaurant Mi Casa Grill Cantina.
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