Usher, Flipper’s World skaters.Photo:Marcus Ingram/Getty; Flipper’s World
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Usheris on a roll — and now he’s helping bring roller skating to Las Vegas.
Months after the Grammy-winning R&B star, 45, showed off his favorite pastime for the world to see onthe Super Bowl LVIII stagein February, nowFlipper’s World, the skating experience brand and company he’s partnered with is about to get its own time to shine in Sin City.
Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace, a full-service roller skating venue is heading to The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in November, taking over Tao Beach Day Club for a months-long winter residency to run into 2025.
Rendering of Flipper’s World Residency at The Venetian Las Vegas.courtesy Flipper’s World
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“We are thrilled to join forces with The Venetian Resort and Tao Group Hospitality as we take our proven experiential concept to Las Vegas for our first-ever Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace winter residency,” says Flipper’s World CEO Eddie Bromberg and President Ariel Elazar Storch in an exclusive statement to PEOPLE.
Tao Beach’s 47,000 square feet will soon be sand-free and will feature a 3,250 square foot skating rink covering the venue’s two pools. On it, roller skating will take place Thursday through Sunday from noon to 8 p.m, open to all ages, with special programming planned for those 21 and up.
Young skater at Flipper’s World pop-up.courtesy Flippers world
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The brand’s statement continues, “Flipper’s is known for creating inclusive spaces in sync with our vibrant community and curated line-up of top artists and DJs that bring the joy of roller skating alive - whether you are on skates, in sneakers, or just along for the party.”
Usher and fellow skaters at Flipper’s World pop-up.courtesy Flippers world
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Dylan Mulvaney attends Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace x Adidas celebration.Christopher Polk
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Usher at Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace Big Game After Party.Christopher Polk
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In November, the star is expected to help kick off the Flipper’s World opening festivities in Vegas, where he previously held his own hit residency and will soon be returning for stops on his sold-outUsher: Past, Present, Future tour.
For more information, visitwww.flipperslasvegas.com
source: people.com