Fourth of July Pool Party in Las Vegas
Tailgate Beach Club, the 21+ sports dayclub at Mandalay Bay, threw its first Fourth of July pool party in Las Vegas on Saturday, July 4, 2026: five resort-style pools, a wall-to-wall LED screen overhead, and the holiday’s biggest games and music all afternoon on the south end of the Las Vegas Strip. See the Great American Tailgate recap.
By Joanna Sowers, CMO · Updated September 2026
The short answer
The best place to celebrate the Fourth of July in Las Vegas is poolside, in the sun, with the day’s sports on a stadium-scale screen. On July 4, 2026, Tailgate Beach Club ran a daytime holiday party across five pools, 22 VIP cabanas, and wall-to-wall LED screens while the Strip heated up for the night. We’re inside Mandalay Bay at 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, minutes from T-Mobile Arena and Allegiant Stadium.
Why spend the Fourth of July at a pool
July in Las Vegas is hot, and a pool deck is the smartest place to be. Tailgate turned the holiday into a full-day event: guests cooled off in five pools, grabbed shaded cabanas with their crews, and kept an eye on whatever was playing on the big wall. It had the energy of a backyard cookout at the scale of a Vegas dayclub, with food, a full bar, and room for up to 1,800 fans.
What was on for the Fourth
The holiday weekend was loaded with sports, and our screen followed the action:
- Soccer: the Fourth landed in the middle of the 2026 World Cup.
- Baseball: MLB was in full swing for the holiday weekend.
- Golf, racing & more: whatever else was live, on the big screen.
Tailgate Beach Club at a glance
| What you want | What Tailgate offers |
|---|---|
| A pool to cool off in | Five resort-style pools |
| Shade & a base for your group | 22 VIP cabanas & 2 bungalows |
| The day’s games | wall-to-wall LED screens over the pool deck |
| Food & drinks | Full kitchen and bar; the $75 Field Pass on Saturday and Sunday football game days: all-you-can-drink, chair and food, one price |
| Where | Inside Mandalay Bay, 3950 S Las Vegas Blvd, south Strip |
| Who | 21+ only, valid ID required |
Planning your next visit
Football season is on now, and big game days are busy, so the best seats go first. See what’s on this football season, and to guarantee your view, reserve a table or cabana in advance on the booking page. Bringing a bigger group? Our private events team can build a package for bachelor and bachelorette parties, birthdays, and group celebrations. Want the simple option on a game day? The $75 Field Pass covers your chair, drinks and food every Saturday and Sunday during football season. Tailgate serves responsibly; 21+ with valid ID.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best Fourth of July pool party in Las Vegas?
Tailgate Beach Club at Mandalay Bay is a 21+ sports dayclub with five pools and a wall-to-wall LED screen. On July 4, 2026, it hosted a daytime holiday party with the weekend’s games on the big wall.
Was Tailgate Beach Club open on the Fourth of July?
Yes. July 4, 2026 fell on a Saturday, and Tailgate was open for the holiday. Football-season hours are Sunday 9 AM-9 PM, Monday and Thursday 11 AM-9 PM, Friday 11 AM-6 PM, and Saturday 8:30 AM-8 PM, closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
Do I need a reservation?
Walk-ins are welcome, but big game days are busy and tables and cabanas sell out. Reserving in advance guarantees your spot. You can book online.
How old do you have to be to get in?
Tailgate Beach Club is a 21-and-over venue. Valid ID is required for entry.
How big is the screen?
The pool deck is anchored by wall-to-wall LED screens, so the day’s games play at stadium scale.