Every September 16th weekend, Las Vegas invites visitors from around the world to join the fiesta and celebrate Mexican Independence Day with a lineup of exciting events, latin-infused entertainment, music, food and tons of fun.
Marking Mexico's independence from Spanish rule, the 16 de Septiembre holiday, known in Spanish as "El Grito de Dolores," marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence on September 16, 1810.
Vegas loves celebration and the Mexican Independence Day is no exception. September 16 may be the official holiday, marking Mexico's independence but the party starts early in Vegas and last through the weekend. Hotel bars, casinos and pool parties all get into the El Grito festivities with world-class live performances, cuisine and festivities in honor of Mexican Independence Day.
All weekend long expect lots of Mexican music, mariachi bands, food and of course, tequila at events on the Strip and in downtown. Below is a list of Mexican Independence Day Las Vegas events and concerts.
Las Vegas 2020 Mexican Independence Day - COVID19 Update
With the re-opening of Las Vegas properties and resorts which were temporarily closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the upcoming Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Las Vegas will be a bit different from what tourists and locals are used to.
Expect a multi-layered set of protocols and procedures designed in conjunction with medical and scientific experts to deter the spread of COVID-19. As we await Mexican Independence Day announcements from the major resorts, expect some bars, restaurants, pools and shows to still be temporarily closed during the Las Vegas Mexican Independence Day weekend due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Besides lots of physical distancing measures in place at all locations, here are other things to expect when you arrive in Las Vegas.
** Las Vegas Mexican Restaurants
Chayo Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar at The LINQ Promenade will celebrate Mexican Independence Day weekend with traditional Mariachis performing Saturday and Sunday, and DJ spining way into the night. Food and drink specials. Taco cart and beer cart near the patio area.
Update: Canceled
Location: The LINQ Promenade
Don't miss Pitbull's return to Las Vegas over Mexican Independence Day weekend with his high-energy performance at the Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, on Sept. 10 & 11. at 9 p.m.
Location: Zappos Theater at Planet Hollywood
Date / Time: Sept. 10 & 11, 2020 at 9 p.m.
Update: Canceled
The World's Leading Latin Rock Band returns to Las Vegas for three nights with their critically acclaimed "Rayando el Sol Tour" at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. September 11, 12 and 14
Location:Mandalay Bay Events Center
Date / Time: Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 at 10 p.m. and Monday, Sept. 14 at 9 p.m.
Update: Canceled
As part of their 'Todos Somos Cumbia' U.S Tour, Los Ángeles Azules, the creators of the Symphonic Cumbia and one of the most important artists of the genre in Mexico and Latin America, will take over the Mandalay Bay Events Center on Sunday, Sept. 13 at 8 p.m.
Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center
Date / Time: Sept. 13, 2020 at 8 p.m.
Update: Canceled
In celebration of Mexican Independence Day, multi-Latin grammy award winner Alejandro Fernández will make a stop in Las Vegas on his 'Hecho En MéxicO' WORLD TOUR at Mandalay Bay Events Center Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 9 p.m.
Location: Mandalay Bay Events Center
Date / Time: Sept. 15, 2020 at 9 p.m.
Update: Canceled
Described as unbelievably funny, electrifying and a gifted performer in a Hawaiian shirt, Gabriel Iglesias brings the laughs at the Terry Fator Theatre at the Mirage Hotel & Casino. September 11 – 12
Location:The Mirage Hotel & Casino
Date / Time: September 11 – 12, 2020 at 10 p.m.
Update: Canceled
Described as unbelievably funny, electrifying and a gifted performer in a Hawaiian shirt, Gabriel Iglesias brings the laughs at the Terry Fator Theatre at the Mirage Hotel & Casino. September 11 – 12
Location:The Mirage Hotel & Casino
Date / Time: September 11 – 12, 2020 at 10 p.m.
Update: Canceled
Fun starts at the neighborhood quarter! Join in for a family friendly event, live entertainment, battle of the street tacos, food & drink specials, games & photo ops at The Park this Mexican Independence weekend.
Date: Canceled
Time: 12 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Park is located between New York-New York and Park MGM Las Vegas (on the Strip)
Update: Canceled
Celebrate this years Mexican Independence Day along The LINQ Promenade with lots of free entertainment, art, and food & drink specials.
Date: TBA
Update: Canceled
Mexican Independence Las Vegas 2020 - COVID19 Update
Due to the unforeseeable ongoing impact of the COVID-19 virus most Las Vegas Dayclubs / Nightclub Events have temporarily been suspended until further notice. Check back for any new developments.
Mama Rabbit Bar at Park MGM is an official destination for the first International Mezcal Week. Come celebrate and learn about the Oaxacan elixir in the week leading up to Mexican Independence Day.
Enjoy some of the spirits made once a year for this special occasion. Mama Rabbit's celebration include Fuenteseca MGM Single Barrel, the world's first mezcal-barreled blanco tequila; the world's first mezcal aged in a Californian brandy cask; and a rare type of mezcal ingrained in Mexican tradition.
Dates: TBA
Update: Canceled
Do you know ....
Cinco de Mayo honors the victory of the Mexican Army over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862, and has nothing to do with Mexican Independence.
