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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas celebrates its grand opening Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009.
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