Fireworks shoot off of the Aria Hotel and Casino moments before its opening at CityCenter in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.
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An artist with Mass Ensemble performs at the opening of Aria Hotel and Casino at CityCenter in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.
Credit: AP Photo/Laura Rauch
Fireworks shoot off of the roof of the Aria Hotel and Casino moments before its opening at CityCenter on The Strip in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.
Credit: AP Photo/Laura Rauch
The fountain Lumia lights up the entrance to Aria Hotel and Casino a few hours before its opening at CityCenter in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.
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Aria Hotel and Casino lights up The Strip a few hours before its opening at CityCenter in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.
Credit: AP Photo/Laura Rauch
CityCenter lights up at dusk just hours before the 4,000-room Aria Hotel and Casino opens in Las Vegas on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.
Credit: AP Photo/Laura Rauch
Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas celebrates its grand opening Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.