The LVCVA has announced the Riviera will officially close on May 4th, 2015 and will be demolished soon afterwards to make room for more convention facilities.

Darlene Angela Dalmaceda  who hosts the The Golden Age of Las Vegas-Vintage Hotels, Casinos, Headliners & History on Facebook is hosting a farewell party for this grande dame of the original Las Vegas Strip:

Saturday, March 21 at 10:00am at the Riviera.

We hope you will stop by, say hello to Darlene and raise a glass as this original lady won't be around much longer to celebrate with.