Oct. 28: Celebrate Ancestors During Pasadena’s Día de los Muertos Event

Día de los Muertos in Pasadena (Photo – cityofpasadena.net)

PASADENA — ColoradoBoulevard.net:

Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the City of Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) Friday, Oct. 28, from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at Villa Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa St.

By Events Manager

Join friends, neighbors and other community members to commemorate the centuries-old holiday with fun family-friendly activities, including arts & crafts with Armory Center for the Arts, face painting by talented make-up artists, performances by Aztec dance group Yankuititl, and ballet folklorico by Mexica and Lupita.

Attendees are invited to bring:

• copies of photos,
• written stories,
• and other memories to honor and celebrate their ancestors on the community ofrenda, an alter honoring the lives of deceased loved ones.

Food will be available for purchase.