Día de los Muertos is a traditional fiesta in honor of the deceased that is celebrated in Mexico and other parts of Latin America on Nov. 1 and 2. The holiday is celebrated though ritual observations like constructing altars, ofrendas, filled with offerings to the dead and decorating family gravesites to commune with the dead. Day of the Dead is also commemorated through vivacious fiestas in which communities gather in town plazas and community centers to celebrate by dancing, playing music, feasting, drinking and masquerading as death. We at Arts Visalia are excited to be part of this celebration of life and would like to invite you to join us for the many FREE events we have planned for November 1st through November 16th.
Schedule of Día de los Muertos Events 2024
all events will be held at Arts Visalia, 214 E. Oak Ave
October 31 through November 16th showcasing: 4 – 10’ x 12’ traditional altars that honor ancestors will be in the main gallery 8-10 “shoebox” altars in the featured gallery
Special FREE events include:
Friday November 1
5:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Free Opening Reception with vendors
6:00 pm: Aztec Blessing with Tepeyollotl Cuahuitlan
6:30 pm: performance by Ballet Folkorico de Lago
Saturday, November 2
2:00 pm: Altar Talks: Family Stories
3:00 pm: performance by Mariachi Nuevo Rubi
Saturday, November 9
2:00 pm: La Catrina de Visalia: History
3:00 pm: performance by Ballet Folkorico Sierra Linda
3:00 pm: Youth Activity: Make a Sugar Skull (while supplies last)
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