Día de Muertos at the Springs Preserve is a feast for the senses

PRLog (Press Release) - Nov. 1, 2011 - WHAT: On Saturday, November 5th celebrate life and experience the rich customs of the Day of the Dead at the Springs Preserve. This 3,000-year-old Hispanic celebration honoring loved ones is full of joy and tradition and is a family-friendly feast for the senses blending rich customs with exciting activities: live entertainment, mariachis, storytelling, traditional Mexican food, face painting, sugar skull decorating, an art exhibition, publicly created altars and more. Día de Muertos is made possible in part through the generous contributions of our sponsors: Century Link, El Tiempo, NV Energy, Nevada State Bank, Telemundo Las Vegas and Wells Fargo

COST: General Admission at the event is $8 adults, $5 children ages 5-12. Age 4-under free. Annual pass members receive half off the regular admission price. (Price does not include $1 per ticket on-line convenience fee). Visit springspreserve.org for more event information.
Purchase tickets in advance at Cardenas Markets & Mariana's SuperMarkets for $6 adults, $3 children ages 5-12. Age 4-under free.

WHERE: Springs Preserve, 333 S. Valley View Blvd.
(Meadows Lane, between Alta Drive and U.S. 95)

WHEN: Saturday, November 5, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
   
INFO: Event Info/Interviews -  Angelica Maralason at 702-258-3838.  Images and General Springs Preserve Info -  Jim Johnson or Dawn Barraclough at 702-822-7737/7733.
       
OTHER: Located three miles from the famed Las Vegas Strip, the Springs Preserve is *the best place to explore the Las Vegas Valley's vibrant history through interactive science and nature exhibits, botanical gardens, hiking trails and animal shows. Indoor experiences include exhibition galleries dedicated to showcasing art and traveling exhibitions of local and national significance, on-site technologically advanced learning centers and interactive museum exhibits, the Springs Cafe operated by the Culinary Academy of Las Vegas and the Nevada State Museum. The Springs Preserve also hosts seasonal special events including concerts, arts shows and holiday experiences. Visit springspreserve.org or call 702-822-7700. Follow us on-line via Facebook/Twitter/You Tube. Find us on Google Maps.  

*Named Las Vegas' "Best Family Attraction" and "Best Art Gallery" by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Best of Las Vegas 2011.