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Location
- The Henderson Events Plaza is located in Downtown Henderson, within the Water Street District, adjacent to City Hall and the Henderson Convention Center and Visitors Bureau.
Annual Events
- St. Patrick's Day Celebration — March
- ArtFest of Henderson — May
- Downtown Henderson Super Run Classic Car Show — September
- Nevada Silverman Iron Distance Triathlon — November
- Henderson's Terrible 400 Off-Road Race — December
- Out-of-market sport tournament welcome rallies and award ceremonies
- Privately held events and functions
Amenities
- The Plaza encompasses 2.7 acres, with 60,000 square feet of programmable event space.
- The Plaza features a 4,000-square-foot shaded canopy amphitheatre with seating up to 400: tiered lawn seating for 200, and seating around the perimeter for an additional 200.
- The Events South Courtyard features 4,000 square feet of open space with shade canopy.
- The Paseo Canopy will feature 22,000 square feet of unique event space.
- A 3,000-square-foot entry portal canopy connects the east and west sides of Water Street.
- The Splash Park includes an interactive dry deck water feature with bench seating and grassy area.
- The Veterans Memorial Wall, the only one of its kind in Southern Nevada, is located in the Memorial Plaza.
- Full-service restroom facilities available.
- The parking garage accommodates 400 vehicles.
- Power distribution centers strategically placed throughout, with an overall electrical capacity of 1,000 amps.
- The Plaza can be fully lit for evening events.
Funding
- Partly funded by an $8 million Recreational Facility Capital Improvement Grant from the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).
Expected Economic Impact
- The various annual events that will be held at The Plaza are collectively anticipated to generate over $20 million in non-gaming economic impact.
Construction Process
- Construction contract was awarded to Blanchard & Hoffman Construction on August 16, 2005, in the amount of $8,720,000.
- Completion date: September 2006
For additional information, please call the Henderson Convention Center and Visitors Bureau at 267-2171.
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