Don't Miss I-10 Landmark Unveiling: New 88-Foot Casino Sign Lights Up At Wednesday Sundown Ceremony

INDIO, CA - The Fantasy Springs Resort Casino tomorrow will unveil an 88-foot-tall LED sign that's sure to become a Coachella Valley landmark alongside Interstate 10.

The sign will be lit up for the first time at sundown Wednesday in the courtyard between the Special Events Center and the hotel, following a blessing ceremony by local tribal elders.

The sign built by Yesco LLC features twin 10.32 mm pixel pitch LED screens capable of playing video at 60 frames per second. According to casino representatives, the screens will boast the highest resolution available in LED technology.

The screens will face both eastbound and westbound and are mounted atop a new brightly colored landmark pylon in front of the casino and along the freeway.

Cabazon Band of Mission Indians Tribal Chairman Doug Welmas will speak at about 6 p.m. and Tribal Elder Joe Benitez will lead the blessing ceremony before the sign is illuminated for the first time. The event is free to the public.

--City News Service