There’s still time to apply to be part of the Dia De Los Muertos parade in the Downtown Arts District on October 28th! If you are interested in participating please visit https://tinyurl.com/34YBATFF to apply!
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION | SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
11 AM TO 9 PM
Enjoy family-oriented art activities, food, live music, and more!
PARADE begins at 4 PM on San Antonio St.
See map below!
El Paso Museum of Archaeology will be @ EPMA
In the Art School Classrooms
Community “sand art” with tissue paper. Starts @ 11 AM. Come help us create a Día de los Muertos “sand art” display on the floor, similar to the traditional sand art seen in Mexico during Día de los Muertos, using the number coloring technique and tissue paper.
Monarca de Arcilla (Clay Monarchs). Starts @ 11 AM. Create your own small butterfly figurine with colored air-dry clay.
@ El Paso Museum of Art
In the Art School Classrooms
Small Piñata Making starts @ 11 AM (while supplies last)
@ El Paso Museum of History
Create your own matchbox nichos. Starts @ 11 AM (while supplies last).
Face painting is available for free from 1 to 4 PM to get ready for the parade.
Sugar skull workshop (paid) from 1 to 4 PM.
Food and vendors, inspired by the comida and artesanias of Veracruz, will be on-site!
Please note that all drop-in activities will halt
for the parade happening between 4-5 PM
Vendors at E. Main St. (Coffee Box Parking Lot) 11 AM – 9 PM
On E. Main St. (right next to San Jacinto Plaza) 11 AM – 9 PM
@ El Paso Museum of Archaeology
Altar display in museum lobby will resemble a tzompantli, used in Mesoamerican civilizations with a contemporary Día de los Muertos twist! Adorned with traditional cempazuchitl flowers and sugar skulls frequenting Day of the Dead celebrations.
Free Small paper monarch butterflies will be available to add to the altar with a name(s) of a deceased loved one(s).
@ El Paso Museum of Art
EPMA Día de los Muertos Altar by Martin (Blast) Zubia
On view October 25th to November 4th in the Patricia and Jonathan Rogers Grand Lobby. Explore the themes of Día de los Muertos in Veracruz through the artistic vision of Martin Zubia (Blast).
Tradiciones: Día de los Muertos Bridging the Past and Present on view in the EPMA Ginger Francis Seminar Room and Mac Rogers Gallery Learn more about the traditions and roots of Día de los Muertos with photographs and artifacts from Mexico.
Artistic Altar Showcase on view October 25th to November 4th in the C2 Gallery
Selfie Photo-op with a Veracruz themed background on October 28th
Larger than Life Calavera Marionettes and colorful Alebrijes at the 4 PM parade (made by artist collective
from Mexico City, Colectivo Ultima Hora!)
Desfile of EPMA’s newest Armadillo Alebrije
@ El Paso Museum of History
Pop-up Exhibit: Exploring Veracruz Installation to feature instruments, garments, and other significant
cultural items from the Veracruz region.
Veracruz Altar Altar created in the style of Veracruz, with an information panel explaining details unique to the region.
12pm – 6pm
In partnership with El Paso Health Department In Museum of Art’s Museum Connect Space
Time to be announced
(on the corner of Mills and Mesa St.)
Mary and the Marionettes 11:00 – 11:45
Aquiles Moon 12:00 – 12:45
Camino Real Ballet Folklorico 1:00 – 1:45
Wamaygallo 2:00 – 2:45
Ballet Folklorico Iztac y Mariachi Reyes Coronado 3:00 – 4:00
Intermission for Parade Activity 4:00 – 5:00
Cambalache 5:00 – 6:00
Community Fandango 6:30 – 7:30
Ballet Folklorico – Mexico 2000 8:00 – 9:00
(next to Museum of Art)
Matachines Maria Guadalupe 6:00 – 7:00
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THANK YOU TO ALL AFFILIATE PARTNERS WHO MAKE THIS DAY HAPPEN:
City of El Paso Museums & Cultural Affairs Department:
Cultural Affairs Division
El Paso Museum of Archaeology (EPMArch)
El Paso Museum of Art (EPMA)
El Paso Museum of History (EPMH)
El Paso Mexican American Cultural Center (MACC)
El Paso Downtown Artist and Farmers Market (EPDAFM)
City of El Paso Parks & Recreation
Sun Metro
Visit El Paso
