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Las Vegas calendar: events from December 2008 to February 2009
Chocolate Wonderland
Where: Ethel's Chocolate Lounge (Henderson)
Highlights: Stroll through Nevada's largest cactus garden, decorated with 500,000 holiday lights. Free factory tours are also offered.
Info: (800) 471-0352, www.ethelschocolate.com
THROUGH FEB. 19
Floating Ice Rink
Where: MonteLago Village (Lake Las Vegas)
Highlights: For a taste of winter in the desert, grab your skates and sweater and head east past Henderson to this floating ice rink. Adults $15, children $12.
Info: (866) 383-1592, www.montelagovillage.com
DEC. 4-13
National Finals Rodeo
Where: Thomas & Mack Center (UNLV)
Highlights: Cowboys by the thousands saddle up and head to Vegas for NFR. Country and western concerts abound, as do cocktail waitresses in blue jeans and flannel shirts.
Info: (866) 388-3267, www.unlvtickets.com
DEC. 6
Pro Boxing
Where: Grand Garden Arena (MGM Grand)
Highlights: Two of boxing's biggest names -- Oscar de la Hoya and Manny Pacquiao -- square off in what's being billed as "The Dream Match."
Info: (702) 474-4000, www.mgmgrand.com
DEC. 7
Las Vegas Marathon
Where: Along Las Vegas Boulevard
Highlights: Plan to get up early -- or don't bother going to bed -- as the 6 a.m. start outside Mandalay Bay will feature fireworks and runners dressed as Elvis. The course includes a dash through a wedding chapel.
Info: (702) 731-1052, www.lvmarathon.com
DEC. 7 - JAN. 3
Flower Fantasy
Where: The Conservatory and Botanical Gardens (Bellagio)
Highlights: This year's holiday exhibit features a whimsical snowman made of white carnations and a gigantic living wreath.
Info: (888) 987-6667, www.bellagio.com
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