19th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente to be held Oct. 29-30 at the Museum of Northern Arizona

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FLAGSTAFF — The Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces will present the 19th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente / Día de los Muertos celebration from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30 at 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff.

The 19th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente Festival is an unparalleled opportunity to experience the history and culture of Mexican, Mexican American, and LatinX communities in Northern Arizona. Also known as the Day of the Dead, this event is a celebration of life, music, dance, food and heartfelt remembrances.

In partnership with Flagstaff’s Nuestras Raíces, the museum’s Jaime Golightly Courtyard will be transformed into a beautiful lit setting, with intricately cut papel picado (pierced paper) and lovely arrange ofrendas (altars) to welcome past loved ones to the party.

Throughout the weekend visitors can enjoy cultural dances and music, browse the intricately decorated Ofrendas that line the courtyard, and gain insights during presentations by cultural experts.

On Saturday evening the courtyard will stay open into the night, as the full impact of the candlelit ofrendas can be enjoyed, along with Mexican treats and soulful strolling Mariachis. Don’t miss this fall festival. Invite your friends and family, from this world and the next! 

Some of the scheduled events each day include sugar skull-making workshops (reservations required), performances by Ballet Folkorico de Colores — Flagstaff and Mariachi performers from Tucson.

An “Ofrenda 101” creating an altar workshop and a “Halloween, Día de los Muertos and other worldwide death remembrance ceremonies” workshop on Saturday.

The event will conclude with with the traditional blessing of the altars/offrendas closing ceremony in the courtyard and a walk across the street to the museum’s outdoor altar at the Colton Community Garden.

 

The event will be held at:

Museum of Northern Arizona

3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001

General Admission — $20 adult

Native American 10 & Up — $10

MNA Youth Members (17 & Under — $5

Youth (10-17) — $8

Children 9 and under — Free