So, the week is dragging on and on and on and you need a bit of an escape from the monotony.
Well, the Palms' Ditch Friday pool party is exactly what you need to start your weekend early and escape your workweek responsibilities for some poolside fun.
Just, you know, make sure you have a good excuse - it is called "Ditch Friday," after all. But playing a little hooky never hurt anyone.
Though there's a variety of music being spun by DJs, there's a focus on hip-hop when it comes to live performers. This is a big part of the Ditch Friday identity and something you won't find as often at other pool parties in this town. In fact, big names like Flo Rida, Tyga, Yelawolf, DJ Jazzy Jeff and Wale are lined up for the season, so you know it's going to be a good one.
Since they've got great music program and this is the Palms Pool and Bungalows space, you can, of course, just hop right into the main pool and dance to beats from the nearby DJ booth/stage, but you can also hang back in one of the secondary areas where the vibe is a little more chill than the high-energy main pool. The second pool or third pool, which are a little more low-key, or if you want to split the difference just grab a lounge chair near the shallow water.
You can also hang back a bit at one of three bars, the first near the entrance, another under a glass-bottomed pool and the last one behind a cascading waterfall. These bars serve up all the refreshing cocktails you could ask for and provide interesting, yet distinct, views of the Palms Pool and Bungalows.
If these options aren't enough and you really want live it up, go for the fully-featured cabanas that surround the pool area. These come complete with misters, flat-screen TVs and lounge-style seating. A second level of cabanas, shaped more like tents, offer views of the entire pool party.
With some of the best music performances in town lined up and an attitude that ditches everyday boredom for something much more exciting, Ditch Friday might just be the way to start your weekend off right.
-- Review by Jorge Labrador
