Entertainment is Center-Stage for Mexican Independence Day Weekend

Visitors Celebrating the "El Grito" Holiday and Hispanic Heritage Month will Enjoy Concerts, Comedy and More

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LAS VEGAS , Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This September, Las Vegas resorts and attractions will once again celebrate Mexican Independence Day— often referred to as "El Grito"— and the kick-off of Hispanic Heritage Month with world-class entertainment and an exhilarating rematch in the ring. Top Latin artists and comedians will mark their return to stages across Las Vegas during this year's observance, while the much-anticipated "Canelo vs. GGG 3" will thrill boxing fans.

Music to Keep the Party Going

• Grupo Firme brings its first U.S. stadium tour, Enfiestados y Amanecidos, to Allegiant Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 15.
• Chart-topper Carin Leon plays Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Thursday, Sept. 15.
• Global sensation Alejandro Fernández heads to MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino—with special guests Amor Y Patria and Alex Fernandez—on Thursday, Sept. 15 and Saturday, Sept. 17.
• Longtime Vegas resident Carlos Santana is back for more dates at House of Blues Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Wednesday, Sept. 14 and Friday, Sept. 16 to Sunday, Sept. 18.
• Pop act Matute brings its Quinceañera World Tour to Mandalay Bay Beach at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Friday, Sept. 16.
• Singer-songwriter Gloria Trevi brings her Isla Divina Tour to Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Friday, Sept. 16.
• Mr. Worldwide, Pitbull brings his Can't Stop Us Now Tour to Zappos Theater at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17.
• International superstar Enrique Iglesias brings his songbook to Resorts World Theatre at Resorts World Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 16 and Saturday, Sept. 17.
• Singer-songwriter Pancho Barraza will entertain audiences at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Friday, Sept. 16.
• Latin pop singer EMMANUEL bring his Todo La Vida tour to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Saturday, Sept. 17.
• Cumbia group Los Angeles Azules brings its De Iztapalapa Para El Mundo Tour to Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Saturday, Sept. 17.
• Gurpero artists Bronco play The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas on Saturday, Sept. 17.
• Find two times the fun with Banda MS and Eden Muñoz as they bring the Gracias a Ti Tour to Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino on Sunday, Sept. 18.
• Latin pop singer Christian Nodal will take the stage at MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on Sunday, Sept. 18.

Comedy at its Best

• An Aces of Comedy series regular, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias delivers laughs at The Mirage Theater at The Mirage from Thursday, Sept. 15 to Sunday, Sept. 18.
• Get even more rib-splitting fun at the Las Vegas Festival de Comedia at MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino, taking place Friday, Sept. 16 with comedy acts Franco Escamilla, La Cotorrisa, La India Yuridia, Mike Salazar, Teo González, and Rogelio Ramos.

Action in the Ring

• The weekend's most anticipated boxing action sees Canelo Álvarez taking on Gennady Golovkin in a must-see, trilogy capping match at T-Mobile Arena on Saturday, Sept. 17.

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SOURCE Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA)