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Las Vegas celebrates 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month19 September 2022(PRESS RELEASE) -- Observed annually from 15 September to 15 October, Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the vast, vibrant, and diverse Latin culture and community. While the holiday begins with Mexican Independence Day, the observance lasts all month long—offering visitors in Las Vegas opportunities to see top Latin stars on stage, engaging cultural events and the very best Latin cuisine a culinary mecca has to offer. Here are a few ways to join the celebration and cherish all that the Latin community has to offer Las Vegas—and beyond: The Neon Museum To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Neon Museum will offer special gallery talks each afternoon through Saturday, 15 October during general admission (upon request by guests) to highlight the various historical stories behind signs and properties that specifically relate to Hispanic Heritage Month. The museum also offers tours in Spanish every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening. The Historic Fifth Street School The city of Las Vegas presents “20th Anniversary Art Exhibition: Celebrate the Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas” through Friday, 11 November at the Historic Fifth Street School Mayor’s Gallery. The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, features original artworks created specifically for the exhibit to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Consulate of Mexico in Las Vegas. The HONOR Latino Awards The HONOR (Honrando Orgullosamente Nuestras Obras y Raíces) Latino Awards celebrates the achievements of community leaders and trailblazers who have made outstanding civic accomplishments and contributions to the Las Vegas community. A digital event, the celebration will honor the recipients’ work and roots on Thursday, 13 October from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The East Las Vegas Fiesta The East Las Vegas Fiesta, set for Saturday, 15 October from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., is free and open to the public. The East Las Vegas Community Center will offer entertainment, games, face painting, food trucks, community vendors, a kids’ play area with bounce houses and more. The Las Vegas Book Festival Just outside the official National Hispanic Heritage Month, the Las Vegas Book Festival will take place Saturday, 22 October from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and will feature Hispanic-focused programming, including appearances by Latinx influencers such as author Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez and musician Lucky Diaz at the Historic Fifth Street School. The Las Vegas Book Festival has programming for all ages, including panel discussions, activities, and workshops. Entertainment Continuing his long-running residency, music legend Carlos Santana will perform at House of Blues at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on Wednesday, 21 September, and Friday, 23 September through Sunday, 25 September. Tejano/Norteño band Grupo Intocable will perform at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Saturday, 1 October. The Warning, a Mexican rock band comprised of three Monterrey-based sisters, will take the stage at Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas at The LINQ Hotel + Experience Promenade on Friday, 7 October. Lucero Y Mijares will take the stage on Friday, 14 October at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Colombian singer Karol G will perform at T-Mobile Arena on Friday, 14 October. Dining The dining landscape of Las Vegas is ever evolving, but Latin food always finds its place in the destination’s culinary scene. Here are some notable Latin-inspired restaurants that visitors will want to check out: - Javier’s at Aria Resort & Casino - Julian Serrano Tapas at Aria Resort & Casino - China Poblano at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - Jaleo and É by José Andrés at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas - Carlos ’N Charlie’s at Flamingo Las Vegas - Borracha Mexican Cantina at Green Valley Ranch Resort, Spa and Casino - Tacos & Tequila at Palace Station Hotel and Casino - Border Grill and BBQ Mexicana at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino - Hussong’s Cantina at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino - Diablo’s Cantina at Luxor Hotel and Casino and The Mirage Hotel & Casino - Yolös Mexican Grill at Planet Hollywood Las Vegas - ¡VIVA! at Resorts World Las Vegas - Cañonita at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas - CHICA at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas - SUGARCANE at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas - Casa Playa at Wynn Las Vegas |