Vegas Sphere Celebrates 4th Of July And 1 Year Of Illuminating Vegas Skyline

The Fourth of July marks the first anniversary of the Sphere lighting up the Las Vegas skyline.

Sphere Entertainment announced that the one-year anniversary of the Exosphere's first illumination on July 4 will bring some new and exciting things including all-new Exosphere content, audio, and "XO Stream" presented by Verizon.

It's a big day for the Sphere!

A few new features will be introduced to the public to celebrate Independence Day along with the first anniversary of the Exosphere's first illumination. The day marks the beginning of some new Exosphere content and the introduction of audio.

"The Sphere Fourth of July Celebration" will also mark the launch of "XO Stream" presented by Verizon, an official live stream of the Exosphere that will be available 24/7 on thesphere.com, and "XO Audio," custom audio synced to content being displayed on the Exosphere.

"Sphere has become a global landmark that has redefined the live experience, including the Exosphere, a captivating platform for storytelling since it first illuminated last Fourth of July," Jim Dolan, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sphere Entertainment said in a press release.

"We've only scratched the surface of what Sphere is capable of both creatively and technologically. Now, with the addition of 'XO Audio' and 'XO Stream,' we are building on our commitment to immersive experiences that create a deeper multi-sensory connection - one that can be shared across the Las Vegas community and around the world."

For visitors and locals in Las Vegas who are looking for a unique way to celebrate the Fourth of July, the Sphere has just what you're looking for.

The Sphere will feature a six-act show synced to music on the exosphere. There will be two opportunities to catch this special show - 9:30 and 11:40 p.m. PT on July 4.

The performance includes a fireworks show, best content featured over the past year, and a pre-show ceremony featuring the winning artwork of the Sphere's UNLV and CCSD student design challenge. Eight student winners will have their artwork appear on the Exosphere during the ceremony and the art will continue to run throughout the summer.

"This Fourth of July we are celebrating the Exosphere and all the ways it amazes and connects with audiences around the world, building on its impact and reach," Jennifer Koester, President and Chief Operating Officer of Sphere said in a press release.

"With the launch of both 'XO Audio' and 'XO Stream' as part of the Exosphere experience, brands and artists can create an even more immersive experience both live and across social media."

Last October, the Sphere debuted Academy Award-nominated director Darren Aronofsky's film, "Postcard From Earth," which transports viewers around the world in a multi-sensory, theatrical experience from inside the Sphere. The film helps people go on a world tour without leaving their seats.

"I see Sphere as a great opportunity to pluck people from the bling and thrum of the Vegas Strip in all its human-constructed madness and immerse them as fully as possible in the wonder, awe, and beauty of the natural world," Aronofsky said, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

"The way the film is shot, every continent of the world is represented on the screen. We will transport people, who maybe have been staring at the inside of a casino, to some of the most beautiful places on the planet. Not to say casinos can't be beautiful, but they definitely are not part of the natural world."

The Sphere experience begins the minute you walk into the Atrium, where you'll learn the story of how "culture, technology, science, art, and the natural world have been intertwined throughout human history."

"Every aspect of Sphere was designed to transport audiences to new places, both real and imagined, and the Sphere Experience is where that vision comes together in its most integrated form," Dolan said.

"From the moment guests enter the venue, Sphere's next-generation technologies will create an unforgettable journey, which includes a sci-fi exploration of our planet via Darren Aronofsky's 'Postcards From Earth.'"

Before guests of the Sphere head to their seats in the Main Venue Bowl, they are greeted by five humanoid robots named Aura. They serve as interactive guides in the Atrium, with each one focusing on one fundamental aspect of human ability, connection, creativity, innovation, longevity, and productivity.

Aura will guide guests through an interactive demonstration of Sphere Immersive Sound, the most advanced concert-grade audio system in the world.

The Sphere is the world's largest spherical structure at 516 feet wide and 366 feet tall with a seating capacity of 17,600 and a standing capacity of 20,000. The Sphere boasts the largest LED screen on Earth, with the 580,000 square-foot Exosphere consisting of approximately 1.2 million LED pucks capable of displaying more than 1 billion different colors. It's located just one block from the world-famous Las Vegas Strip.

For more information about the Sphere and to see the upcoming event schedule, visit their website.