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Nov. 2, 2026
Dear Neighbors,
Happy Election Day eve! If you haven't voted, please do not miss the opportunity to exercise your Constitutional right to vote tomorrow. Please remember, City Hall is an Election Day voting location and will host a Vote Party from from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.! More details are included below.
Veterans Day is also around the corner. Thank you to all the brave veterans for their unwavering dedication to our country. I am grateful to each one for all the freedoms that we get to enjoy due to the sacrifices they made. There are two special events happening on Veterans Day that I'd like to highlight:
Join us downtown Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. along Fourth Street between Garces and Stewart avenues for the annual Veterans Day Parade as we come together to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. This special community celebration is an opportunity to show our gratitude, recognize the sacrifices of our veterans, and celebrate the freedom they have helped protect. Bring your family and friends, show your support and help us honor the heroes who have given so much for our nation!
The Nevada State Veterans Memorial will be dedicated at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11 by Mayor Shelley Berkley, Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske, and state officials. Additional details about this exciting event are below.
As the holiday season nears, I'm excited to invite all Ward 3 seniors to my annual Thanksgiving luncheon Friday, Nov. 20, from noon to 2 p.m. Please RSVP today!
Yours in service,
Mayor Pro Tem
Olivia Díaz
OUT & ABOUT
Wai Gallery Grand Opening
Congratulations to Fawn Douglas, Dr. A.B. Wilkinson, and the entire IndigenousAF and Nuwu Art teams on the grand opening of the IndigenousAF Store and Wai Gallery! We are excited to welcome this wonderful addition to the downtown Las Vegas Arts District and Ward 3. Thank you for bringing indigenous art, culture and creativity to our community and creating new opportunities for local artists. Wishing you continued success! Check them out at 218 E. Charleston Blvd.!
Grand Opening Of McKnight Senior Village Phase IV
I am excited to celebrate the opening of the The McKnight Senior Village Phase IV alongside Commissioner William McCurdy II! There are 60 apartment homes consisting of 44 one-bedroom and 16 two-bedroom units at 731 Effinger St. These residences for low-income seniors are a part of the commitment to address affordable housing issues in Southern Nevada.
Recognizing Local Media Partners During Hispanic Heritage Month
I had the honor of recognizing Telemundo Las Vegas, La Campesina 96.7 FM, and Fiesta 98.1 FM at the Oct. 7 Las Vegas City Council meeting in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month!
These incredible media organizations do so much more than inform and entertain. They give our Latino community a voice, celebrate our culture and traditions, connect families to important resources, and help keep our community informed and engaged.
Vote Or Drop Off Your Ballot At City Hall
The city of Las Vegas will host a vote party Election Day, Nov. 3, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m at City Hall, 495 S. Main St. Enjoy free ice cream, music,
special city of Las Vegas showgirl "VOTE" stickers. Food trucks will offer lunch items for sale.
On Election Day, City Hall in-person voting will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. There also will be mail drop-off balloting at City Hall and drive-through drop-off in the City Hall parking garage at 500 S. Main St. on the first floor.
For more information on the upcoming elections, visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/elections.
Honoring Our Veterans
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m.
Join Las Vegas Mayor Shelley Berkley, Ward 4 Councilwoman Francis Allen-Palenske, state officials and local veterans for the opening of the new home of the Nevada State Veterans Memorial. The memorial is located at the northwest end of the Thunderbird Family Sports Complex, 6105 N. Durango Drive.
The event will include the presentation of the colors by the Joint Armed Forces Color Guard and is scheduled to begin with a flyover courtesy of Nellis Air Force Base. The memorial is a partnership of the State of Nevada, the city of Las Vegas and the Mayor’s Fund for Las Vegas LIFE, an independent 501 (c)(3) nonprofit that supports city initiatives.
The memorial features 18 larger-than-life bronze statues by sculptor Douwe Blumberg that were relocated from outside the former Grant Sawyer state building to their new permanent location in the northwest region of the city of Las Vegas. The statues, which each stand an impressive 7.5 feet tall, were originally commissioned by the state in 2011 to honor American military service from the Revolutionary War through present day.
The event will be broadcast live on city of Las Vegas TV, and on the city of Las Vegas TV YouTube channel.
Along with the memorial, the project includes a beautiful open-air promenade, complete with landscaping, an amphitheater and informational signage. This project establishes a permanent home for these magnificent sculptures that honors Nevada’s 200,000-plus veterans in a dedicated place of healing, inspiration and education.
2026 HONOR Latino Award Nominations Are Open
The city of Las Vegas is seeking nominations for the 2026 HONOR Latino Awards. The fifth installment of the annual awards will proudly recognize the achievements of community leaders and trailblazers who have made outstanding civic accomplishments and contributions to the Las Vegas community. Nominations will be open through Sunday, Nov. 15. Click here to submit a nomination.
PUBLIC WORKS
ARTS & CULTURE
Las Vegas City Hall Art Galleries
"Somos Magia" On Display Until Nov. 20
Experience the magic of "Somos Magia" a vibrant exhibition curated by Haide Calle. Explore the artwork and immerse yourself in a celebration of imagination, identity and creative possibility. Fantasy often offers us a place of comfort, a world we step into through storytelling, symbolism and creativity. As we grow, we discover spaces where we can escape, belong and dream. "Somos Magia" honors those spaces, reminding us of the power creativity has to shape how we show up, what we create and what we choose to believe in. The exhibition is on display until Nov. 20, 2026.
"Desert Peoples: Words from Ancestors" On Display Until Nov. 19
Come see this exhibition presented by the Nevada State Museum in partnership with the Springs Preserve, the Clark County Museum and the city of Las Vegas. The exhibition features a rare early 19th-century handwritten journal containing translations from Southern Paiute (Nuwu) into English, preserving words and meanings that had, in some cases, been forgotten over time. Also on display are other indigenous artifacts, many that are mentioned in the journal.
Call for Artists!
The city of Las Vegas invites artists to submit work for the 2027 Lunar New Year Art Exhibition celebrating the Year of the Fire Goat.
The city of Las Vegas invites artists to submit work for the second "Las Vegas Perspectives" exhibition, which will be presented as a curated display in the Mayor’s Suite at Las Vegas City Hall.
Senior Thanksgiving Lunch
Drive-Thru Turkey Distribution
Unidos Por Los Niños
Arts District Art Crawl
Join us Friday, Nov. 6, from 6 to 9 p.m. for an evening celebrating the artists, small businesses and creative spaces that make our district so special! This is an amazing opportunity to support the 23 participating businesses and artist spots!
This initiative is brought to you by the Arts District Action Coalition, the 18b Arts District Association and Assemblyman Miguel Dávila.
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