Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead Celebration)

Hosted by Division 9 Gallery and Riverside Metropolitan Museum

Wednesday, November 2, 2012
6:00 – 9:00 pm, Free!
Downtown Riverside (Between Orange and Lemons Streets on Mission Inn)
Riverside Metropolitan Museum
3580 Mission Inn Ave.
Riverside, CA 92501
(951) 826-5273

Although celebrated in many cultures, Día de los Muertos, is an important Mexican holiday honoring deceased loved ones. It is celebrated every year as the holy days of All Saints Day and All Souls Day (November 1st and 2nd). On All Soul’s Day, adults who have died are honored through altars displaying their favorite foods, drinks, personal belongings, flowers, candles, and incense. The rituals surrounding Día de los Muertos have been practiced by Mexican Natives for thousands of years.

 Join us for a special evening of:

• Aztec Dancing
• Traditional Altars
• Music
• Children’s Activities
• Food
• Dance by Ballet Folklórico de Riverside
• Catrinas and Calacas
• Handmade Mexican Items for Sale
• Community Altar (Bring a copy of a loved one’s photo)
  

The Festival is done in partnership with:
Division 9 Gallery
Riverside Metropolitan Museum
Ballet Folklórico de Riverside
Latino Network