WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand Makes a Splash With Another Sizzling Summer Season

Vegas' First Ultra Pool Begins Its 2010 Daylife Season Friday, March 12


LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwire - March 9, 2010) -  WET REPUBLIC at MGM Grand, the "it" party pool, will present the ultimate poolside experience with non-stop parties, premium entertainment and an unrivaled atmosphere when its doors open for the 2010 season Friday, March 12. Over the past two years, WET REPUBLIC has offered partygoers the most scintillating pool party scene and once again will be setting trends across the Vegas valley, raising the standards for entertainment, style and luxury.

WET REPUBLIC will kick off the 2010 season with a dazzling party hosted by Kendra and Hank Baskett Saturday, March 27, followed by its industry preview of Daylife Sundays with Sharam and Roger Sanchez Sunday, April 11. The ultra pool will launch its grand opening celebration Saturday, April 17. The party will carry over into the next weekend as Kim and Khloe Kardashian host Kourtney's 31st birthday Saturday, April 24 sponsored by Bombay Sapphire. 

"WET REPUBLIC offers the most luxurious amenities, complemented by a fun party vibe. We offer guests an intimate atmosphere which is why they chose to come back to us year after year," said Anthony Olheiser, director of nightlife for MGM Grand. "WET REPUBLIC has transformed the Vegas party pool scene and has quickly become the summer destination to see and be seen. We pride ourselves on offering one-of-a-kind experiences for guests from all over the world, while continuing to uphold a commitment of hosting action-packed parties."

The weekends will be packed with non-stop festivities beginning on Fridays as WET REPUBLIC plays host to the hottest weekly competition, HOT 100 sponsored by SpyOnVegas.com. The unmatched pool destination will crown the hottest females in Las Vegas with cash prizes totaling $100,000. Last year during the summer contest series Cisco Adler, Shwayze and LMFAO performed live for the poolside crowd. Saturdays will continue to provide world-class entertainment for A-list celebrities and musicians. Beautiful people will revel from the VIP bungalows and cool off in the private saltwater dipping pools, while admiring the panoramic view of the hottest eye-candy in town. P.Diddy, Jay-Z, Rhianna, AnnaLynne McCord, Lauren Conrad, Kim Kardashian, Reggie Bush, Pete Wentz, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, Jessica Simpson and Lindsay Lohan are just a few of the celebrities who partied in WET REPUBLIC's VIP bungalows last season. The dynamic weekends will culminate with Daylife Sundays, the weekly industry party that will have some of the world's best DJs mixing the latest beats. Last year, WET REPUBLIC welcomed music legends Armand Van Helden, Behrouz, Boris, Cedric Gervais, Chris Lake, Chus & Ceballos, Ferry Corsten, Roger Sanchez, sander kleinenburg, Sharam, Steve Angelo, Tom Stephan, and Victor Calderone. On select Sundays WET REPUBLIC also will be home to the monthly house-music event Juicy Vegas with resident DJ Robbie Rivera. 

The summer oasis delivers a variety of experiences for its guests, whether they want to chill over cocktails in the poolside lounge, relax in exclusive VIP bungalows or bask in the party scene on the main pool deck or cabanas. Elite VIP service, high-end amenities and renowned entertainers are standard at WET REPUBLIC. Sophisticated and stylish designs make WET REPUBLIC a lush playground for privileged partygoers. Glitterati and celebrities flock to the sexy adults-only venue where the best elements of Vegas nightlife are combined with ultimate poolside amenities to create the definitive daylife experience.

Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cover and rental charges vary; local ladies receive complimentary entry. For reservations call 702.891.3715 and for more information call 702.891.3563 or visit http://www.wetrepublic.com/. Guests must be 21 years or older.

Contact Information:

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Tom Dietz/ Natalie Mounier
Kirvin Doak Communications
702.737.3100

Stephanie Heller
MGM MIRAGE Public Relations
702.650.7510