LAS VEGAS — A brilliant display of color, culture, and community filled the Winchester Cultural Center this weekend as Congresswoman Dina Titus joined Southern Nevada residents for the annual Día de los Muertos Las Vegas celebration. The two-day event brought together families, artists, and performers to honor loved ones and celebrate life through music, dance, and art.

Visitors were greeted by intricate ofrendas—altars adorned with marigolds, candles, and photographs—each telling a personal story of remembrance. Throughout the center’s courtyard, guests enjoyed traditional folklórico dance performances, live mariachi music, and an artisan market showcasing handmade crafts and authentic Mexican foods.

Congresswoman Titus shared her reflections from the event, writing, “Last night I enjoyed colorful dances, a vibrant market, and beautiful ofrendas at the annual Día de los Muertos Celebration at the Winchester Cultural Center — only in District One.”

Organized by Clark County Parks & Recreation, the festival has become one of Las Vegas’s most anticipated cultural traditions. Organizers say the event’s goal is to celebrate cultural diversity while strengthening intergenerational connections.

“This event connects generations,” said a Winchester Cultural Center representative. “It’s about remembering those we’ve lost while celebrating the traditions that continue to unite us.”

Observed each year on November 1 and 2, Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—combines Indigenous customs with Catholic observances of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day. In Las Vegas, it has grown beyond a holiday into a large-scale community celebration that reflects the region’s multicultural identity.

Congresswoman Titus, who represents Nevada’s First Congressional District, has long supported initiatives that promote education, inclusion, and the arts. Her presence at the event underscored the importance of preserving cultural heritage within the rapidly evolving landscape of Southern Nevada.

As evening fell, the soft glow of candles illuminated the ofrendas, creating a moving reminder that love and memory transcend generations.