Global Winter Wonderland event at Rio in Las Vegas – VIDEO
By Mat Luschek The Las Vegas Review-Journal
Thrill-seekers take a spin on the Starship 2000 carnival ride at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Wrapped in colored LED rope lights, five stunt motorcyclist perform in the Globe of Death during the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
An illuminated lantern on display at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
An illuminated Santa Claus lantern on display at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
A couple pose for a photo in front of a giant peacock display at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
A couple walk past the Mount Rushmore National Memorial display at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
The Animal Kingdom display at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
People walk through an illuminated dinosaur head at the Animal Kingdom display at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
A display depicting the Eiffel Tower surrounded by hearts at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Twin dragons on display at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Twin dragons on display at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
A sign welcomes guests at the entrance to the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
Illuminated lanterns on display at the Global Winter Wonderland lantern festival at the Rio in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018. Richard Brian Las Vegas Review-Journal @vegasphotograph
The Rio in Las Vegas is hosting the Global Winter Wonderland, a display of holiday decorations, through Jan. 20.
The exhibition, at 3700 W. Flamingo Road, includes iconic landmarks from around the world made of giant illuminated pieces, food, daredevil motorcyclists in a sphere of death and more.
