Day of the Dead

	Day of the Dead

Similar to Halloween, the "Dia de los Muertos," or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday to celebrate those who have gone before. The "Noche de los Muertos," or Night of the Dead, follows.
See also: holidays, Mexico, ghost stories, ghost towns, haunted houses, horror, Parinirvana Day, Halloween
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Days of the Dead: Native Feasts, North and South

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USA - Arizona

Celebraciones de la Gente - in Flagstaff; October 29 - 30, 2005; traditional & contemporary Mexican-Latino arts & crafts of Arizona appear with the traditional and contemporary Spanish Colonial arts & crafts of New Mexico to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, strolling mariachies and salsa, cumbia and merengue dance lessons, Hispanic foods, award-winning mask maker Zarco Guerrero is this event's featured artist, children's area; at the Museum of Northern Arizona
Dia de Los Muertos - Day of the Dead - in Yuma; October 30, 2004; exhibit of a traditional day of the dead "alter" exhibit made by local artists for the occasion, an "Altares y Ofrendas" contest, Latin American music and traditional foods, $3, noon - 6 pm, Yuma Crossing State Historic Park
Dia de los Muertos Celebration - in Phoenix; October 30 - 31, 2004; celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday with authentic Mexican food and pastries, live entertainment including a ballet folklorico and mariachis, flower making and sugar skull cooking demonstration, local artists demonstrate and sell Mexican art in the Garden's Mercado, $4-9, 10 am - 3 pm, Desert Botanical Garden
Dia De Los Muertos - in Tucson; October 12 - November 21, 2004; a colorful and whimsical exhibit of calacas, escenas and other items that highlight the Mexican festival of honoring the dead, in partnership with el Museo de Culturas Populares e Indigenas de Sonora, $3.50-5.50, Tucson Children's Museum

USA - Colorado

USA - Georgia

Day of the Dead - in Atlanta; October 29 - 31, 2004; at Woodruff Arts Center; Mexican entertainers, authentic Mexican artifacts, delicious Mexican food, art works from Mexico and South America, piñata and other fun workshops for kids to enjoy; view hand made altars created by local elementary schools, take pictures with volunteers dressed in authentic Day of the Dead and Mexican Folkloric costumes, and have some fun with face painting
Day of the Dead at Atlanta History Center - in Atlanta; October 30, 2005
Day of the Dead at the Fernbank Museum of Natural History - in Atlanta

USA - Indiana

USA - Illinois

Day of the Dead/Samhain Festival - in Chicago; October 14 - November 14, 2005; at the Irish American Heritage Center

USA - Texas

Day of The Dead Celebration - in Port Isabel; October 29, 2005; presentations, cemetery tours, music, theatre, art, dance, and more! FREE! 3-9 PM
Day of the Dead Festival & Student Exhibition - in Tyler; October 31, 2004; Celebrate with art activities; 2 to 4 pm Tyler Museum of Art
Dia de los Muertos Family Event - in Austin; October 30, 2004; Includes a colorful procession from Plaza Saltillo down 6th Street to a reception at 5th Street and Congress Avenue; Mexic-Arte Museum
Los Altares del Mercado - in San Antonio; October 23 - November 2, 2005; celebrates the Day of the Dead with community altars; Market Square
MECA Day of the Dead Festival - in Houston; October 29 - 30, 2005; Includes traditional celebrations and arts & crafts

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last edited Sunday, February 03, 2008