While the term “nightlife” will forever be inherently tied to the hours between when the sun dips below the horizon and rears its beautiful, or ugly (depending upon if you’re still up from the night before) face the following morning, the advent of massive daytime pool parties has single handedly served to redefine the when and where of partying. And leave it to DJhere and MGM Grand’s Wet Republic to join forces and take revelry to the next level by declaring war on nightlife and introducing its naughtier and more devious better half. Ladies and gentlemen, “daylife” has arrived, and she’s a hell of a lot more fun than her old man.

For those who may be scratching their heads wondering, “What the hell is Wet Republic?”, if you’re a seasoned Intervention attendee, you have some idea of what Wet Republic may entail. Please note I did use the phrase “some.”
Wet Republic is MGM Grand’s “ultra pool,” and while I haven’t a clue where the term “ultra pool” originated from, I am damn certain Wet Republic epitomizes the phrase.
At 53,000 square feet, the pool area itself is beyond massive; yet the grandeur of the pool extends well beyond the waterline.
Partygoers can choose to merely bask in the sun and enjoy beats provided by A-list DJ talent such as Too Many DJs, Deadmau5 or Roger Sanchez. More discerning partiers, however, may elect to receive the ultimate in VIP treatment in one of the numerous bungalows located throughout Wet Republic. The bungalows are located on the highest level for a panoramic view of the sophisticated mayhem and offer three private spas, dedicated restrooms, giant flat-screen televisions and even a video game console replete with the latest and greatest game selection and DVD library. And if that weren’t enough, massage treatments are also available. Hmmm… Listening to a DJ the likes of Deadmau5 while drinking with my closest friends with a sea of eye candy spread out before me and enjoying a massage and video games simultaneously? Not to mention, easy access to uncrowded restrooms? Done and done.
Party cabanas located adjacent to the two saltwater pools are also available and boast all amenities and services of the bungalows.
Perhaps you’re not the ultimate connoisseur of bottle service and/or VIP treatment, however. Maybe a few poolside cocktails and exceptional DJ talent are the keys to your heart. Well, fret not, as Wet Republic has you covered, too.
As I mentioned above, Too Many DJs will be hitting the decks this Sunday, April 18. The ultimate end-all, be-all blowout bash, however, arrives Memorial Day weekend (Friday, May 28 through Monday, May 31). In addition to Deadmau5 and Roger Sanchez, Afrojack, Boris, Cedric Gervais, Chuckie, Fedde Le Grand, Sharam and Victor Caldarone will all be providing beats for your listening pleasure.
And if that’s not enough to send you scrambling for your board shorts or bikinis, go check out a few photos of past events at wetrepublic.com. You can thank me later.

By Bradley Schweit