Old Town San Diego's D?a de los Muertos is a celebration of the history, culture and heritage of the region that honors one of its most important holidays.
D?a de los Muertos is considered to be one of the most important holidays of the year by many in Mexico and other Latin American countries. The unity between life and death is celebrated when families come together and offer hospitality to the spirits of their loved ones.
This event is designed to celebrate the history, culture and heritage of the San Diego region and to pay homage to this very important and festive tradition. Old Town's diverse and historic legacy makes it the best site in San Diego to hold this celebration.
Old Town itself takes the place of the mercado, a traditional marketplace, providing goods, entertainment and regional foods. There will be entertainment and activities for participants of all ages to enjoy. Activities will include face painting, public memorials, children?s arts and crafts, pi?atas, Aztec and folk?rico dancing, life-sized catrina and skeleton displays, giant skeleton puppets, live music and a catrina y catr?n costume contest.
Tour of Altars:
It is at this time that the spirits of loved ones who have died return to earth to celebrate with friends and family during this happy, festive, very artistic and visually stimulating time, which is not in any way to be confused with Halloween.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
2613 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
Dates and times:
November 1 to November 4 - 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
D?a de los Muertos is considered to be one of the most important holidays of the year by many in Mexico and other Latin American countries. The unity between life and death is celebrated when families come together and offer hospitality to the spirits of their loved ones.
This event is designed to celebrate the history, culture and heritage of the San Diego region and to pay homage to this very important and festive tradition. Old Town's diverse and historic legacy makes it the best site in San Diego to hold this celebration.
Old Town itself takes the place of the mercado, a traditional marketplace, providing goods, entertainment and regional foods. There will be entertainment and activities for participants of all ages to enjoy. Activities will include face painting, public memorials, children?s arts and crafts, pi?atas, Aztec and folk?rico dancing, life-sized catrina and skeleton displays, giant skeleton puppets, live music and a catrina y catr?n costume contest.
Tour of Altars:
It is at this time that the spirits of loved ones who have died return to earth to celebrate with friends and family during this happy, festive, very artistic and visually stimulating time, which is not in any way to be confused with Halloween.
Admission/Cost: FREE
Location:
Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
2613 San Diego Ave
San Diego, CA 92110
Dates and times:
November 1 to November 4 - 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM
