Groups have until September 10 to join the Parade of Nations at Craig Ranch Regional Park, where the festival runs into the night with a 5:30 p.m. Grito de Dolores.

Jimmy Johnson dislocated his thumb twice and battled seasickness before an emotional finish in Portsmouth, England.

Auditions run October 20-22 at the East Las Vegas Community Center, with just 25 spots up for grabs among past crowds of 60 hopefuls.