Clark County Commissioner William McCurdy II will host a special ceremony at the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on Monday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. to kick off Latino Heritage Month celebrations throughout Clark County.

“Latino Heritage Month gives us a chance to pause and honor the generations of Latino families who have helped build Clark County into the community it is today,” said Commissioner McCurdy II. “From small businesses to public service, the contributions of our Latino residents are woven into the fabric of everything we do here in Southern Nevada.”

The event will feature the lighting of the iconic sign in yellow and honors the work of a local organization who will be recognized for their service to the Latino community.

Latino Heritage Month, observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, celebrates the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Latinos represent approximately 32% of Clark County's population.

The ceremony is part of Clark County's broader Latino Heritage Month programming, which runs throughout September and October. All events are free and open to the public. For additional information about Latino Heritage Month programming, visit clarkcountynv.gov/latinoheritage.