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2018 Mexican Independence Day celebrations in Las Vegas

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The following is a list of Mexican Independence Day 2018 celebrations in Las Vegas: 

BEER PARK AT PARIS LAS VEGAS
The Strip-side restaurant will offer street tacos and live entertainment to celebrate Mexican Independence Day on Sunday, Sept. 16. Carne asada, pork and chicken street tacos will be available from a roaming taco cart for $5 each. A Mexican-style hot dog made with a bacon-wrapped Bavarian sausage and topped with onion, mayonnaise, and jalapeño will also be available. Billiards and foosball will be entertainment options in the oversized yard. 

CABO WABO CANTINA AT MIRACLE MILE SHOPS
Executive Chef Tacho Kneeland will create a traditional Mexican grilled platter with BBQ pork ribs, carne asada, achiote chicken and chorizo. This Viva Mexico special will be served with grilled onions, jalapeños, flour tortillas, rice, and beans. Individual price is $28.95 and $46.95 for two people. Drink selections include Cabo Wabo’s house margaritas, including the CW Margarita, made with Cabo Wabo tequila and grand mariner, priced at $13; the Cocorita, made with Cabo Wabo Blanco Tequila, lime juice, crème of coconut, rimmed with freshly toasted coconut, priced at $14. These offers are available from Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 16.

CAESARS PALACE
Kick off Mexican Independence Day weekend with Luis Miguel, one of the most successful artists in Latin American history, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace as part of his ¡México Por Siempre! tour. The performance will be at 8:30 p.m. on Sept. 14 with tickets starting at $75. Latin superstar Enrique Iglesias also performs at The Colosseum with showtimes at 8 p.m. Sept. 15-16 with tickets starting at $46.  

CRAZY HORSE III
Adult film star Vicki Chase is scheduled to host a Mexican Independence Day Bash. Chase is best known for appearing in over 150 featured adult videos with the party starting at 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14. 

CONTAINER PARK
Shout it out loud in honor of Mexican Independence Day and ‘El Grito’ on Friday, Sept. 14 with Metalachi - the world’s first and only heavy metal mariachi band. The free event runs from 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. with additional entertainment by Danny Lozada and the Latin Fusion Band along with DJ Bad Antikz closing out the evening. Drink specials on The Lawn will feature $5 Espolon tequila shots, $6 Corona and Modelo drafts, $9 Palomas, $10 Cadillac Margarita and Tequila Sunrise cocktails.  

EL DORADO CANTINA
Cheers to National Guacamole Day and Mexican Independence Day with food and drink specials available starting Friday, Sept. 14 through Sunday, Sept. 16. Guacamole lovers can choose from four tableside guacamole dishes, created by Executive Chef Francisco "Paco" Cortes, for $10. A Tricolor Tequila Flight will also be created in honor of Mexican Independence Day for $15 featuring red, white and green distinct tequila tastings. 

FLOUR & BARLEY - BRICK OVEN PIZZA LAS VEGAS
In celebration of Mexican Independence Day, Flour & Barley will be offering a Loaded Ranchero Pizza made with ranchero salsa, ground beef, black beans, cheddar cheese, Pico de Gallo, olives and sour cream drizzle for $19. The pizza will be available from Sept. 11-17.

HAKKASAN NIGHTCLUB
For Mexican Independence Day Weekend, Lil Jon is scheduled to perform in the main club at 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 14. Kaskade is also scheduled to perform in the main club at 10:30 p.m. on Sept. 15 with Tiesto and Dzeko scheduled in the main club on Sept. 16 at 10:30 p.m.

LAS VEGAS LIGHTS
Lights FC face-off against Portland Timbers 2 at 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16 at Cashman Field. Mariachi performances will be throughout the night with red, white and green fireworks after the match.

LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day during the DC Solar 300 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Saturday, Sept. 15. Monterrey, Mexico, native Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series car, will be the featured guest on the Neon Garage stage in the LVMS infield at 11:45 a.m. Internationally renowned singer and songwriter Victoria La Mala will sing the national anthem. The Canyon Springs High School Mariachi Band will perform in the Turn 4 Turn Up gathering spot on the concourse behind Turn 4 at 11 a.m.  

LINQ PROMENADE
Weekend Mexican Independence Day celebrations will feature free entertainment, art, and food & drink specials. Hip-hop artist Olmeca will lead the weekend entertainment along with mariachi band performances starting at 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. Chayo Mexican Kitchen and Tequila Bar, Haute Doggery, Off The Strip Bistro and Virgil's Real BBQ are just a few of the restaurants offering specials during the weekend. The High Roller will also be lit red, white and green during sunset on Sept. 16.    

PANCHO'S MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with happy hour offerings and half-priced tequila shots on Sunday, Sept. 16. The tequila shots will be available from 3 p.m. until close and include the signature Pancho’s Barrel Select Reposado tequila as well as over 35 brands of tequila. Happy hour offerings include discounts on select appetizers such as Pancho’s nachos and toasted corn tostadas available from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

TEXAS STATION
In celebration of Mexican Independence Day, the Mexican Patriotic Committee and Texas Station will host a free, family-friendly festival filled with music, food, and art to celebrate Mexican heritage on Saturday, Sept. 15 from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Artists scheduled to perform will include Los Felinos de Alan, Leopardo Salvaje, Sonora Mar y Mar, Grupo La K-USA and many more.