Tree Lighting Ceremony: Featuring Vegas Golden Knights Marc-André Fleury and Max Pacioretty and hosted by Big D and Mark Shunock, this special event officially launches the Ice Rink season on November 20 with the lighting of a 36-foot-tall Christmas tree.Watch the race from the rink with complimentary hot chocolate and ice skating before anyone else gets access to the venue. Rock 'N' Roll Marathon Party: Known as the official afterparty for the Humana Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas Marathon, which takes place on November 16 and 17, this event kicks off the Ice Rink season a few days early.