![]() Photo courtesy of the Casa Círculo Cultural website. Among the many sponsors of Día de los Muertos are the California Arts Council, the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, the Parks and Arts Foundation, Willow Supermarket, Recology and Climate Magazine. there will be speakers, including the Mexican Consul General.Ībout 100 volunteers are involved in the event, from those who spend the day setting it up to the entertainers. Held on Main Street in La Puente, and hosted by the City of La Puente. Among the entertainers will be an Aztec-inspired group and an opera singer from Mexico. LA PUENTE: Dia de Los Muertos November 6, 2021, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. “It’s a way for us to show the world what we have in our own tradition,” says the Mexico City native, who has lived in the United States for 33 years. The Redwood City resident thinks the Day of Dead Festival has been such a success because it brings people together from all ethnicities, some of whom know the tradition and others motivated by curiosity. “It’s a happy moment because then you remember how they were, what they like.” Community members create altars for display both indoors and outdoors to honor family members who have died.ĭespite its name, Escamez says the atmosphere is not sad-Halloween, she maintains, is actually scarier-and instead is one of celebration, with family members bringing personal items and offerings of food and flowers that their loved ones particularly liked. “Actually, we were surprised because we had more than 5,000 visits.”įor the live event, “We go to the downtown at 6 o’clock in the morning and transform the downtown into a little town in Mexico,” Escamez explains. She is looking forward to the return of the popular event, which was held last year via streaming. In an attempt to keep people from congregating too closely when they come to view the colorful and elaborate tributes, the altars in the museum will be open a week earlier, Oct. The Day of the Dead Festival features ceremonial altars on display both in the San Mateo County History Museum and outdoors. ![]() Sponsored in a partnership with the San Mateo County History Museum, the Friends of the Redwood City Library and Casa Circulo Cultural, the Day of the Dead. As of now, there is no further information, but as soon as it is announced I will post. It is said to be different than previous years. 7, a colorful and festive time for remembering loved ones who have died. Dates: 31 Oct - (Halloween, All Saints Day and All Souls Day) As of today, it was announced at the daily press conference, that the main Day of the Dead PARADE will take place on October 31st. Booths will offer traditional Día de los Muertos food such as hot chocolate, pan de muerto, tamales and more. Downtown Redwood City welcomed big crowds for the traditional Día de los Muertos celebration Sunday, Nov. and will include a procession, dancing and other live entertainment, face-painting, and children’s activities, according to Veronica Escamez, founding director of Casa Circulo Cultural. The program on Courthouse Square will begin that Sunday at 4 p.m. It will be the event’s 10 th anniversary. 7 after going “virtual” last year because of the Covid pandemic. 7, a colorful and festive time for remembering loved ones who have died. If you're interested in being featured for the Photo of the Day, send me an email at Please only send horizontal photos and provide a caption and proper credit.Redwood City’s Day of the Dead Festival, a time of celebration and remembrance of loved ones lost, is returning to downtown Nov. Downtown Redwood City welcomed big crowds for the traditional Da de los Muertos celebration Sunday, Nov. Photo of the Day Caption: Santa Cruz Mountains and Fog Above The Pacific Ocean. Purisima Creek Redwoods, Redwood City, San Mateo County, California, USA. Photo courtesy of Getty Images Council members will also participate in a study session on the city's overall sustainability efforts and its progress toward its goal to achieve carbon neutrality by the year 2045. Tonight the city council will discuss the current state of COVID-19, its impact on the city and the city's response to the pandemic. ![]() If you see Leah in the coming days, be sure to say hi and congratulate her. Yesterday was also the 50th anniversary edition of the New York City Marathon, and our very own reporter, Leah Worthington, was among roughly 33,000 people who crossed the finish line. Redwood City, CA/USA - November 5, 2017: Dia de Los Muertos. Kudos points if you share your photos with me. If you made it to the Day of the Dead celebration, let me know what you thought. Redwood City celebrated Dia de los Muertos on Sunday with catrinas, vibrantly colored marigolds, ofrendas, art and lots of culture.
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