Dia de los muertos/Day of the Dead Events

For those of you that do not know, Dia de los muertos is a celebration that mixes pre-Colombian practices in the Americas with those of Roman Catholicism. It is a celebration to honor the dead with festivities, altars, food, song and cleaning of grave sites.

Many Mexicans and Mexican-Americans celebrate this holiday that coincides with celebrations of All Soul's Day, November 1st and 2nd. To read more about the traditions or celebrations go HERE.

Tucson, rich with Mexican heritage offers a few different ways to partake in this holiday. If you know of any others please let me know in the comments.

1. Save the dates! The All Souls Procession through downtown Tucson. It ranks with Tucson Meet Yourself to me as one of our most cherished traditions and activities in the Old Pueblo:)
Sunday, November 7, 2010.
Be ready for a parade of music and revelry to pay tribute to the deceased. Feel free to dress up, join in and honor your relatives or anyone that has passed away.
Go HERE for more information. Check out video post of a past years parade.

2. In addition, The Procession of Little Angels Saturday November 6, 2010 * ARMORY PARK* S. 6th Ave between 12th and 13th St. Kids Art Activities: 3pm Kids Finale Workshops: 5pm Procession Begins: 6pm Little Angels Finale: 6:45pm with Stories That Soar PERSONAL ALTARS VIGIL: 3-11pm SPOKEN WORD SOUL POETRY: 8-11pm

3. Sugar Skull Decorating at the Murphy-Wilmot Library
All materials provided FREE
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010
4:30-6pm
Call 594-5420 for more information

4. Sugar Skull Decorating at the Himmel Park Library
All materials provided FREE
Thursday, October 28th, 2010
3:30-5:30pm
Call 594-5305 for more information

5. Two-day teen sugar skull party at the Wheeler Taft Library
All materials provided FREE
Friday, October 29th, 2010 actually make the skull with a mold
Saturday, October 30th, 2010 decorate your skull
2:30-4:30pm both days
Call 594-5200 for more information