Local First Responders to Commemorate 9/11 with 1,455-Step Tower Climb at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower

 

More than 300 firefighters, police officers, EMTs and military personnel will climb 1,455 steps at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower, the tallest observation tower in the United States, on Thursday, Sept. 11, in tribute to those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Now in its 6th year, the annual Tower Climb will unite first responders and their families in remembrance, resilience and community spirit. The event will begin with an Honor Guard presentation at 8 a.m., followed by the start of the climb at 8:30 a.m. Las Vegas firefighters will participate in full gear, and each climber will wear a lanyard with the photo and name of a fallen first responder. At the top of the tower, participants will have a moment to reflect before gathering at PT’s Wings & Sports to raise a glass in remembrance of the brave individuals who lost their lives on that day.

Proceeds from the Tower Climb will benefit charitable organizations including Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which supports families of fallen and injured first responders and service members; Southern Nevada Burn Foundation, which assists burn survivors and promotes fire prevention education; and Vegas Fire and Rescue Charitable Association, which provides aid to local firefighters and their families in times of need.

The annual event honors the service and sacrifice of first responders on 9/11 and provides an opportunity for the community to remember them together.

The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower has introduced a full reinvention of the iconic property since Golden Entertainment, Inc. took ownership in late 2017. Located on the north Strip at the gateway to the Arts District at 2000 S. Las Vegas Blvd., the hotel offers 2,427 guest rooms, including the newly remodeled “Elevate” series rooms and suites, and an 80,000-square-foot casino. The 1,149-foot STRAT Tower is comprised of Top of the World, serving award-winning cuisine in a 360-degree rotating dining room on the 106th floor; the Observation Deck, which offers SkyJump, 108 Eats and 108 Drinks, located on the 108th floor; and thrill rides, located at the top of the tower, including Big Shot and X-Scream. The STRAT’s main floor features CHĪ Asian Kitchen, PT’s Wings & Sports, View Lounge and STRAT Café, each offering chef-driven cuisine, as well as the William Hill Sports Book and REMIX Lounge. Swim & Social, a rooftop resort-style pool and play experience, is open to the public for a fee and offers yard games, a poolside café and more. A variety of shows and entertainment include ROUGE, an exciting, topless spectacular and immersive, sensual experience; L.A. Comedy Club, which showcases up-and-coming stand-up comics; and Terry Fator: One Man, a Hundred Voices, a Thousand Laughs, an all-new multi-media, immersive Vegas production featuring comedy, music and parody through Fator’s skills as one of the world’s best ventriloquists. Located next to The STRAT, the new Atomic Golf spans 100,000 square feet and four floors with 103 digitally enhanced golfing bays, six full-service bars, eight digital putting bays and more. Golden Entertainment, Inc.’s innovative guest loyalty rewards program, True Rewards®, is now available at The STRAT and 70+ other locations. More information is available at www.TheSTRAT.com or by calling 702-380-7777. The STRAT is active on social media platforms, including Facebook, X, Instagram, and YouTube.

Golden Entertainment operates a diversified entertainment platform of gaming and hospitality assets. The Company operates eight casinos and 72 gaming taverns in Nevada, featuring approximately 5,500 slots, 100 table games and 6,000 hotel rooms. For more information, visit www.goldenent.com.