LAS VEGAS, 2012-08-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Revelers looking for the best Mexican Independence Day celebrations this side of the Rio Grande need travel no further than Las Vegas for exciting El Grito! festivities. Thousands of visitors will indulge in world-class Mexican cuisine, dance to the rhythms of the hottest Latin music artists and enjoy unparalleled nightlife.
“Visitors to Las Vegas can celebrate and enjoy the best of Mexican Independence Day this year surrounded by the excitement that only Las Vegas provides,” said Cathy Tull, Senior Vice President of Marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. “Guests of all nationalities will appreciate the best of Mexican tradition, cuisine and entertainment the world has to offer. Las Vegas is a premiere international destination famous for entertainment and top-notch cultural celebrations.”
A host of A-list talent performing on the Las Vegas Strip will welcome visitors during the week-long celebration:
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will play host to various mariachi bands and folkloric dancers roaming throughout the resort during the holiday weekend.
The party will spill onto the street in Downtown Las Vegas on Sept. 15 with The Fiesta Las Vegas Latino Parade & Festival, Southern Nevada’s largest Latino parade and festival. Mexican singer Graciela Beltrán will act as the official grand marshal for the parade which begins at 10 a.m. Festivities will continue until 10 p.m.
Authentic Mexican music will be on display at the Las Vegas International Mariachi Festival, a gathering of hundreds of the world’s finest Mariachi performers who will showcase their traditional music at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 8 p.m. Special guests include Shaila Durcal, Vargas de Tecalitlan, the ensemble Mariachi Sol de Mexico de Jose Hernandez and Mariachi Divas.
Other not-to-be-missed acts performing during the Mexican Independence Day weekend include GIGANT3S national tour featuring Marc Anthony, Chayanne and Marco A. Solis at the Mandalay Bay Events Center, Alejandro Fernández at the Mandalay Bay Events Center and Carlos Santana at the House of Blues.
In addition to entertainment, Las Vegas has truly redefined the culinary experience by offering world-class restaurants and more Master Sommeliers than any other destination in the world, and the most comprehensive collection of celebrity chefs. Dining continues to evolve throughout Las Vegas, and unique offerings give visitors a chance to experience supreme Latin cuisine:
Signature nightlife events during the Mexican Independence Day weekend include:
To plan your El Grito! weekend in Las Vegas, go to http://www.visitlasvegas.com/.
Photos from select El Grito! events will be available at www.thenewsmarket.com/LVCVA
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