Dia De Los Muertos Photo Courtesy New Mexico Junior College
Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) fiesta and parade is back for 2021. This annual event is hosted by “Las Tres Amigas” – local artists Andrea Mossman, Krista Jarvis, and Tina Gramann. Participants will meet at Alpine Park at 5:45 p.m. on Friday November 5. Starting at 6:00 p.m. the Procession down F Street to the river will begin.
The parade will pause to remember our departed. 7:00 p.m. starts the Celebration at A Church with a community ofrenda, live music, stories, and activities such as sugar skull decorating, papel picado, and more for all ages. Community members are invited to bring a photo of their loved one to display on the ofrenda at A Church. This a free event with donations accepted.
Día de los Muertos or The Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated from October 31 through November 2 inclusive, though other days, such as November 6, may be included depending on the locality.
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