Brent Bolthouse’s Neon Carnival Returns with Tequila Don Julio, DJ Ruckus and More
The world’s favorite afterparty, Neon Carnival, is back. Brent Bolthouse’s Neon Carnival has become one of the most highly-sought events
Ivy Griffith
The world’s favorite afterparty, Neon Carnival, is back.
Brent Bolthouse’s Neon Carnival has become one of the most highly-sought events of the year, attracting the elite of Hollywood and social media’s great influencers alike.
Kicking off annually during the first weekend of the world famous desert festival, Neon Carnival is an electric part boasting a carnival-themed atmosphere with neon lights, carnival rides, games and more.
And the best afterparty is back again for its 12th year – better than ever.
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Bolthouse, Levi’s and Tequila Don Julio Bring the Fun
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LA’s original nightlife mastermind Brent Bolthouse has teamed up with Levi’s Brand, and Tequila Don Julio for another year of Neon Carnival excellence.
Smirnoff ICE Neon Lemonades and Path Water are back as sponsors for their second consecutive year as well, and this year the team includes Ghost Energy for the first time.
It’s all happening at Desert International Horse Park on Saturday, April 15 starting at 10PM.
Bolthouse said of this year’s carnival, “I can’t wait to return to the desert and celebrate 12 years of Neon Carnival. When I first created this event 15 years ago, I never dreamed it would still be going and have grown into the iconic cultural moment it has become.”
What to Do at Neon Carnival
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This year’s event is headlined by resident DJs Ruckus, Kayper and Mel Debarge.
Guests will enjoy music well into the morning hours as the neon lights turning the desert into a glowing oasis of fun and fantasy.
Carnival rides and games will evoke that childlike magic even as the adult side of the night comes out with music, libations served by Don Julio, and the Airstream Speakeasy.
For the fifth year, Levi’s Brand brings the Ferris Wheel back to lift attendees high above the night and watch the glow from their perch in the stars.
Neon Carnival is only for guests 21+, and spans three football fields of music, laughter, life, good food, good beverage – and magic.
Neon Carnival Has a History of the Extraordinary
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At the 2022 Neon Carnival event, Paris Hilton premiered a parallel online experience for those who couldn’t attend in person.
The event took place in Roblox on her signature server, Paris World.
Bolthouse said of the unique Metaverse experience ahead of last year’s carnival, “We’re going to recreate the experience of getting a wristband pick up, driving to the desert, going to Neon Carnival and more. We’re giving you access to the Carnival even if you can’t make your way to Southern California.”
It was an extraordinary approach to a world that was still half-in, half-out on in-public events, and helped reshape the way festivals can be accessible to people of all means and abilities.
This year’s event promises to be just as extraordinary – and it’s just a few weeks away.