LAS VEGAS, Aug. 13, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — No other destination in the U.S. celebrates Mexican Independence Day quite like Las Vegas, and this year’s festivities will bring unparalleled excitement in honor of El Grito. More than 300,000 visitors will make their way to the Entertainment Capital of the World to savor world-class Mexican cuisine, dance to rhythms of the hottest Latin music artists, revel in one-of-a-kind nightlife, share laughs with famed comedians, experience thrilling sporting events, and more. Las Vegas is the most popular international travel destination for Mexican travelers, with the destination seeing more than 300,000 visitors by air alone in 2013.

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“Visitors to Las Vegas during Mexican Independence Day will be able to surround themselves with the excitement of the destination perfectly mixed with the vibrant and enduring heritage of the holiday,” said Cathy Tull, senior vice president of marketing for the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA).  “Guests of all nationalities can indulge in the best of Mexican tradition, cuisine and entertainment with an atmosphere that only Las Vegas can offer.”

World-class Latin performers gracing the stages in Las Vegas include:

• Marco Antonio Solis at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Sept. 12.
• Top-selling salsa artist Marc Anthony at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Sept. 13.
• World-famous Arturo Sandoval brings the Cuban-Caribbean sounds of his jazz trumpet to The Smith Center for the Performing Arts, Sept. 13.
• Latin music superstar Luis Miguel at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, Sept. 12-15.
• Comedian Gabriel Iglesias at The Mirage Resort & Casino, Sept. 12-14.
• Legendary Mexican mariachi singer Alejandro Fernandez will perform at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino on Sept. 14.
• Los Angeles-based punk band, Mariachi El Bronx, will rock The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on Sept. 15, preceding the Grito Mexicano ceremony at midnight.   

Boxing superstar and undefeated champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. will face-off with former WBA welterweight champion and Argentine boxer, Marcos Maidana II, in a thrilling rematch on Sept. 13 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena inside MGM Grand Hotel & Casino.

Additionally, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas will host a midnight ceremonial ringing of the bell to welcome El Grito on Sept. 15. Visitors will have the opportunity to toast with mariachi and folkloric dancers as well as performers mingling on the property during the holiday weekend.           

The excitement continues in Downtown Las Vegas on Sept. 13 at The Fiesta Las Vegas Latino Parade & Festival, Southern Nevada’s largest Latino parade and festival. The parade begins at 10 a.m. and will feature an array of entertainment by local, national and international artists. The party resumes with the festival at noon on Sept. 14 at the Clark County Amphitheater.         

In addition to entertainment, Las Vegas has redefined the culinary experience by offering top-notch restaurants and the most comprehensive collection of celebrity chefs in the world. Guests can enjoy tasty culinary delights and drink specials during El Grito at amazing venues on the Las Vegas Strip:

• Hecho en Vegas at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino is led by Executive Chef Reed Osterholt and provides one of the most authentic dining experiences inspired by the Sonoran-style cooking of North Mexico. The restaurant and bar will feature various drink offerings and specialty menu items in honor of Mexican Independence Day.
• STK, the sultry steakhouse inside The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, will offer guests a special tequila basil cocktail known as the “Basil’rita” through Sept. 16.
• The Buffet at ARIA Resort & Casino will serve a special brunch 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and gourmet dinner starting at 3:30 p.m., Sept. 12–16. All-you-can-drink premium beverages are available to add to guests’ meals any day, and endless margaritas will be available during the holiday weekend. 

If you want it, Vegas has it. From designer splurges to bargain deals, Las Vegas has become a one-stop shopping mecca. Everything from premium outlets to haute couture boutiques can be found in retail centers along the Las Vegas Strip and surrounding areas. Only in Las Vegas will you find daily live fashion shows on an 80-foot runway; gondolas that whisk you to fine boutiques and an assortment of free shows to entertain you while you rest your feet.

To plan your unforgettable trip to Las Vegas for El Grito weekend, including air and hotel packages, show tickets and more, visit www.LasVegas.com/elgrito.

Photos and video of Las Vegas are available at www.thenewsmarket.com/LVCVA.

ABOUT THE LVCVA
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) is charged with marketing Southern Nevada as a tourism and convention destination worldwide, and also with operating the Las Vegas Convention Center and Cashman Center.  With nearly 150,000 hotel rooms in Las Vegas alone and 10.8 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space citywide, the LVCVA’s mission centers on attracting ever increasing numbers of leisure and business visitors to the area.  For more information, go to www.lvcva.com or www.LasVegas.com.

TORRANCE, Calif., Aug.12, 2014 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda and Clear Channel have teamed up as part of the new Honda Stage music platform to create exciting live performance opportunities and unique content. Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles will feature a dozen live, intimate performances from today’s hottest acts, with footage from these special events to be available at www.YouTube.com/HondaStage.

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Exclusive content from singer Lucy Hale’s July 31 performance on the Honda Stage at iHeartRadio is now available at Honda Stage (http://honda.us/LucyHale), and features the tracks “Road Between”, “From the Backseat” and more from her debut album Road Between. The Honda Stage at iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles featured popular singer-songwriter Christina Perri on August 8, and pop sensation Ariana Grande, whose hit single “Problem” is the smash of the summer, will be the next artist to take the Honda Stage this August, with details to be announced soon.

“Through our collaboration with Clear Channel, Honda Stage is able to greatly increase our music footprint while providing music fans with exclusive footage of live performances from today’s best artists on our YouTube channel plus hundreds of chances to attend these electrifying performances on the Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theatre,” said Nick Lee, Honda National Advertising Manager, American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Los Angeles-based music fans can win tickets to upcoming performances at the Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater through local Clear Channel radio station on air giveaways, while fans around the country can capture the action live via live stream by visiting iHeartRadio.com/HondaStage. The site will also provide more information and promotions about upcoming artist announcements and events in the Honda Stage iHeartRadio concert series. Performances at the Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater will be promoted on-air and across Clear Channel radio stations, reaching more than 245 million monthly listeners nationwide, and through iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s all-in-one digital music service.

“Clear Channel has created the ultimate event space at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles that houses unique one-of-a-kind live music events with music’s hottest superstars,” said Tim Castelli, President of National Sales, Marketing and Partnerships at Clear Channel Media and Entertainment. “Now the Honda Stage at the iHeartRadio Theater will bring this exclusive content to fans throughout the country and further extend the reach of both the iHeartRadio and Honda Stage brands.”

Honda Stage is a unique 360-degree, multi-platform music program designed to meet music fans where they are already searching for and consuming music. This new music platform brings together an unprecedented group of entertainment and technology leaders, including Clear Channel, to produce and distribute some of the best original, high-quality, music content available under the new Honda Stage name, through dozens of live events at the iHeartRadio Theater Los Angeles and exclusive online content.

Honda and Music

Honda has a deep history in music programming and music marketing through the development of engaging programs and sponsorships aimed at reaching music fans through their love of music. The Honda Civic Tour was created in 2001, and since its inception, 3.5 million fans have attended Civic Tour concert events and the program has become one of the nation’s most compelling, successful music concert tour franchises. Concert goers have had the chance to experience their favorite bands up-close-and personal, including live and interactive performances by Maroon 5, Linkin Park, blink-182, The Black Eyed Peas, Paramore, Incubus, Fall Out Boy and many more. Each year, the Honda Civic Tour’s headlining artist customizes a Civic vehicle for one lucky tour fan to win.

In 2009, Honda began partnering with the biggest and brightest music festivals across the U.S., including Sasquatch, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits Music Festival and The Governors Ball in New York. The automaker’s festival activations have included a Honda-sponsored stage with performances by some of the festivals’ best artists, opportunities to win VIP tickets and Honda vehicles, interactive onsite vehicle displays and more. This summer Honda’s music festival partnerships continue and will become part of the Honda Stage music program which began with The Governors Ball in New York June 6-8, and will debut at Music Midtown in Atlanta September 19-20 and return to Austin City Limits Music Festival the first two weekends in October.

For more information on the Honda Stage music program, including announcements of the latest Honda Stage videos, exclusive concert information, show schedules, news, sweepstakes and more, visit www.HondaStage.Honda.com.

Check back for more Honda Stage Press announcements throughout 2014 at http://honda.us/1kYuYVN

About Honda
Honda offers a complete lineup of cars and trucks through a network of more than 1,000 dealerships in the United States. In 2014, Honda celebrated its 20 millionth vehicle produced in the U.S., using domestic and globally sourced parts. Honda currently operates 15 major manufacturing facilities in North America, producing a wide range of Honda automobiles, all-terrain vehicles, power equipment products, engines and transmissions.

About Clear Channel Media and Entertainment
With 245 million monthly listeners in the U.S., Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has the largest reach of any radio or television outlet in America. Clear Channel Media and Entertainment serves 150 markets through 840 owned radio stations, and the company’s radio stations and content can be heard on AM/FM, HD digital radio, satellite radio, on the Internet at iHeartRadio.com and on the company’s radio station websites, on the iHeartRadio mobile app, in enhanced auto dashes, on iPads and smartphones, and used via navigation systems. iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s digital radio platform, is the No. 1 all-in-one digital audio service with over 345 million downloads; it reached its first 20 million registered users faster than any digital service in Internet history. Through Clear Channel’s radio personalities’, stations’ and iHeartRadio’s Facebook, Instagram and Twitter pages, the company’s social footprint includes more than 53 million people and has amassed 15.4 billion social impressions across its signature events, proving to be one of the most popular digital music destinations in the U.S.

The company’s operations include radio broadcasting, online and mobile services and products, live concerts and events, syndication, music research services and independent media representation. Clear Channel Media & Entertainment is a division of CC Media Holdings, Inc. (OTCBB: CCMO), a leading global media and entertainment company. www.clearchannel.com.