The Official Britney Spears Vegas Welcomes Britney Event Gallery

Britney’s Welcome to Vegas event will create quite the spectacle Tuesday afternoon in front of Planet Hollywood!

Fans and media began lining the gates early in the afternoon to get a glimpse of the pop queen’s grand entrance.

“A ‘Tree of Life’ should spawn acrobats and sexy dancers, with Britney finally appearing through a wall of fire tunnel — if the Fire Department permits the pyrotechnics,” reports the LV Sun. “It will be one of the most ambitious welcomes ever to staged on the Strip.”

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Britney Spears made quite the splash at her Welcome to Vegas event outside Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas Tuesday evening.

Las Vegas Blvd. shut down for several minutes while chauffeured in a classic 1958 Chevy Impala convertible escorted by an eight-car motorcade.

Before her appearance, Cirque Dancers, fire breathers and acrobats entertained the anxious audience with an homage performance to some of her biggest hits, including “Baby One More Time,” “Oops!… I Did It Again,” “Toxic,” “Slave 4 U,” “Circus” and “Work Work.”

“I already feel like home here at Planet Hollywood,” Britney said in a statement before her arrival. “It was so nice to celebrate my birthday and album launch with this incredible welcome event. I am so excited for everyone to hear my new album today, and to experience ‘Britney: Piece of Me’ in just a few weeks!”

“In Vegas! Celebrating & with my new Vegas family. :)”

Dressed in a sexy little black dress and heels, Britney made her way through the crowd signing autographs and smiling for the cameras. She made her way through the custom-made LED-lit arch before ascending the stairs to say a few words to the crowd.:

What’s up Vegas?!

I’m so incredibly happy to be here right now. This is my city. I can’t wait to see you guys opening night!

Here is exclusive footage of Britney’s entire appearance BreatheHeavy.com filmed at the event, plus professional and fan photos of Britney tonight:

Thanks breatheheavy.com for the photos