Viva Las Vegas

While Las Vegas celebrates Hispanic heritage all year long, we especially recognize our vibrant culture and community during Hispanic Heritage Month and El Grito, or Mexican Independence Day. You’re invited to join us for the celebrations happening all over Las Vegas from September 15 through October 15.

Upcoming Community Events:

• Second Annual Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas Collaborative Exhibition, "Celebrations in Las Vegas": On exhibit through Nov. 1, 2023; Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Artists’ Reception Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, 5-7:30 p.m. @ Mayor’s Gallery Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.

• El Grito: Celebrating the Independence of Mexico: Friday, Sept. 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @ East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave. 

• Mexican Patriotic Committee’s Fiestas Patrias/Mexican Independence Day: Saturday, Sept. 16, 2-9 p.m. @ Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive 

• Fall Concert in the Park ― SECOS: Saturday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. @ Bob Baskin Park, 2801 W. Oakey Blvd.

• Dance and History: Celebrating Nicaragua: Thursday, Sept. 28, 6 p.m. @ Chuck Minker Sports Complex, 275 N. Mojave Road 

• Club Migrants de Uruapan Celebrates Hispanic Heritage: Saturday, Oct. 14, 2-7 p.m. @ Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive 

• Once Upon a Quince: Saturday, Oct. 14, 5:30-8:30 p.m. @ East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave.

• Las Vegas Book Festival: Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. @ Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St. 

• Sugar Skull Workshop: Saturday, Oct. 28, 1-3 p.m. @ Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St.

• Día De Los Muertos Extended Hours at Woodlawn Cemetery: Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 1-2, 5:30 a.m.-12:00 a.m. @ Woodlawn Cemetery, 1500 Las Vegas Blvd. North

• Dia De Los Muertos Festival Featuring Pacifico Dance Company: Thursday, Nov. 2, 4-9 p.m. @ Sammy Davis Jr. Festival Plaza in Lorenzi Park, 720 Twin Lakes Drive

• Tamale and Mariachi Festival: Saturday, Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. @ Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St.