Two words: Neon Carnival. The most talked about festival party of over a decade returned to the desert on Saturday, April 13th. The one night only event was presented by Liquid I.V. in partnership with Patrón El Alto and The Levi’s® Brand.
LA nightlife impresario Brent Bolthouse is the brains behind the operation and has successfully created the most exclusive late night party in the desert. We’re talking next-level entertainment, carnival rides, star-studded guest list (per usual), and a party that will leave plenty jealous if you were lucky enough to attend.
For it’s thirteenth year the festivities included 8x Grammy Award winning artist Anderson .Paak, social media sensation DJ Hunny Bee, and “Vanderpump Rules” very own James Kennedy who kept the party going.
“For this year our goal was to further amplify our musical performances, I am excited to see Anderson .Paak bring his infectious energy to Neon Carnival, DJ Hunny Bee bring her style on the ones and two’s and thrilled for everyone to experience James Kennedy’s powerful set that will close out the night,” said Bolthouse.
THERMAL, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Guests attend Neon Carnival presented by Liquid I.V. in association with Patrón El Alto and The Levi’s Brand on April 13, 2024 in Thermal, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Neon Carnival )
Held at the Desert International Horse Park, the venue had ample space for all the carnival style games and rides including a Ferris wheel, fun slide, chair swing, and much more.
On site there were plenty of bars keeping people’s spirits high courtesy of Patron El Alto which served as the official tequila partner of the festivities. Guests were served Patron cocktails all night long keeping the vibes very much alive until the early hours of the morning.
THERMAL, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: General atmosphere on display during Neon Carnival presented by Liquid I.V. in association with Patrón El Alto and The Levi’s Brand on April 13, 2024 in Thermal, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Neon Carnival )
Also on deck was a Liquid IV booth that kept everyone hydrated throughout the evening and even provided mocktails for those opting to stay sober.
Attendees at this year’s celebrity filled fête included none other than miss Taylor Swift, her boo Travis Kelce, Ice Spice, J Balvin, Maluma, Jon Batiste, The Weeknd, Simu Liu, Lili Reinhart, Paris Hilton, Bebe Rexha, Tinashe, BLACKPINK’s Lalisa Manobal, Evan Ross, Peso Pluma, Tyga, Kyle Richards, Kesha, Amber Rose, Victoria Justice, Alix Earle, Harry Jowsey, Patrick Ta, and plenty of others. Neon Carnival veteran Leonardo DiCaprio was also present. Apparently he has not missed the festivities since they first started 13 years ago. Can you blame him? Absolutely not! Neon is the party one does not miss out on.
THERMAL, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Simu Liu attends Neon Carnival presented by Liquid I.V. in association with Patrón El Alto and The Levi’s Brand on April 13, 2024 in Thermal, California. (Photo by Presley Ann/Getty Images for Neon Carnival )
