Mexican Independence Day celebrations

Mexican Independence Day will be celebrated Saturday in Las Vegas with family-oriented events promising fun and good food.

Fiesta Las Vegas begins with a parade at 10 a.m. that moves along Fourth Street from Gass to Stewart avenues. Mexican singer Graciela Beltran will be the parade grand marshal. A festival will follow at the Fremont Street Experience from 12:30 to 10 p.m., featuring food, entertainment, and family and cultural activities. More information is available at fiestalasvegas.org.

The Mexican Patriotic Committee will host its 32nd annual Fiestas Patrias, beginning at 3 p.m. in the southwest parking lot of Boulevard Mall, 3680 S. Maryland Parkway. The event will include folk dancers, mariachis and other traditional Hispanic festivities as well as food, games and face painting. Further details are at www.theboulevardmall.com.