Las Vegas is throwing a three-day hometown party for 702, the R&B group that took the valley’s area code to the top of the charts. The celebration of the group’s 30th anniversary wraps up tonight, Saturday, Oct. 24, with a “90’s Skate with 702 Party” at Skate Rock City.
Key Takeaways
- Clark County honored 702 on Thursday, Oct. 22, with a proclamation and a lighting of the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign.
- The group performed live Friday night at On The Record inside Park MGM.
- The homecoming closes tonight with a ’90s-themed skate party at Skate Rock City, billed as an adults-only throwback night.
- The milestone marks 30 years since the debut album No Doubt, released Oct. 8, 1996.
Honored at the famous sign
Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II led Thursday’s 5 p.m. ceremony at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, which was lit in the group’s honor. Original members Kameelah Williams and LeMisha Grinstead were expected to accept a county proclamation, and the county also paid tribute to founding member Irish Grinstead, who died last year. McCurdy said the group “carried the sound of Southern Nevada around the world,” noting that 702 represented the city everywhere it went by using the local area code as its name.
A Strip show, then a skate night
On Friday, the group took the stage for an anniversary event and live performance at On The Record, the nightclub inside Park MGM. Tonight’s finale moves off the Strip to Skate Rock City for a ’90s skate party. News reports did not list a start time or ticket price for the skate night, so check the venue or the group’s social media before you go.
Why 702 matters to Las Vegas
702 formed in Las Vegas and named itself after the area code. Its debut album No Doubt was later certified Gold in the U.S., and the single “Get It Together” reached the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10. The follow-up hit “Where My Girls At?” peaked at No. 4 on the Hot 100 and is still a staple of throwback nights.
What it means for locals and visitors
For locals, it is a rare chance to celebrate a homegrown act that made it big. For visitors, the sign is a free photo stop any time of day, and Park MGM’s On The Record is worth a look on a night out. If you are heading to tonight’s skate party, plan a ride and confirm details first, since it is adults-only.
Sources
- News 3 Las Vegas: 702 marks 30th anniversary with weekend celebration
- FOX5 Vegas: Clark County to honor R&B group 702 at Las Vegas sign
- Hoodline: 702 celebrates 30th anniversary with Las Vegas homecoming
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