# New Strip signs tell visitors tipping street performers is not required

> Clark County has added a message to Las Vegas Boulevard displays: watching a street performance or taking a photo on the Strip does not obligate you to tip.

- **Type:** News
- **Status:** Current news
- **Author:** VegasNearMe editorial
- **Published:** 2026-10-20T06:42:20-07:00
- **Current discovery ends:** 2026-11-19

## At a glance

- Clark County added the tipping message to digital displays on Las Vegas Boulevard
- Message: watching a performance or taking a photo does not require a tip
- If you feel harassed, find a nearby police officer or call 911

Digital displays on the [Las Vegas Strip](https://www.vegasnearme.com/venues/las-vegas-strip-1) now carry a new message for visitors: "When watching a performance or taking a photo, tipping is not required."

Clark County added the message to displays on Las Vegas Boulevard, Commissioner Michael Naft said in a post on X on Saturday, Oct. 17. "Watching a performance or taking a photo with someone does not obligate you to tip," he wrote. "If you feel harassed, look for a nearby police officer or call 911." A county representative told the Las Vegas Review-Journal the signs are going up for public safety.

Costumed characters, showgirl impersonators and other street performers are a familiar sight on the Strip, and many ask for cash after a photo or performance. The new signs follow a viral video of a fight that police say began when two showgirl impersonators demanded more money from a visiting couple after a photo.

You are still free to tip a performer you enjoyed. If you would rather not pay, agree on any price before taking a photo, and walk away if someone becomes aggressive.

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