Día de los Muertos Celebration
November 2, 2019 - November 3, 2019
Event Summary
Celebrate the tradition of Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, with a two-day festival filled with music, dance and storytelling at the Desert Botanical Garden, November 2-3, 2019.
Each day ends with La Procesión, a procession through the Garden by all the performers and audience members, concluding with a traditional burning of troubles. La Procesión represents the ancient tradition of marching as a community to burial sites in order to honor those who have passed.
Event Hours
Start Time: 10:00 am
End Time: 5:00 pm
La Procesión each day 5 – 6 p.m.
Event Details
- Children will love the crafts and face painting and the whole family will enjoy the entertainment and browsing the Mercado filled with art, jewelry and other wares.
- PRICE: Included with membership or paid Garden admission
- Ofrenda Exhibit: Ofrenda, or Offering, is part of the traditional Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos. The altars are original pieces specifically created for this celebration by local artists.
