![]() ![]() ![]() “It’s perhaps for this reason that this tradition with roots in Aztec times still resonates today, and that this Mexican custom draws participants from all backgrounds. “Day of the Dead highlights things we all have in common: life and death, joy and sorrow,” said Museum Executive Director Amanda Meeker. Exploring the Mexican cultural tradition of honoring deceased loved ones that evolved from the Aztecs to modern day California, the exhibit features altar installations paying tribute to Marlene Dietrich, Walt Disney, Lalo Guerrero, Evel Knievel and Joaquin Murrieta created by five California artists. 1, 2016 – A journey through life, love and death, “Day of the Dead: Art of Día de los Muertos 2016” will open at the California Museum’s Day of the Dead Party on Fri., Oct. Time: Family Carnival 11 am-3pm Tequila and Mezcal Cantina 3-6:30 pm Scavenger Hunt 1:30-3:30 pmLa Matadora,” by David Lozeau. What: Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) To learn more about Día de los Muertos Oak Park’s efforts to builds community, educate and promote arts and culture through the celebration of Día de los Muertos visit. There will also be a potential Republic FC player appearance. Republic FC will have their Día de los Muertos Sugar Skull t-shirts on sale at Wednesday’s event and will have several giveaways throughout the evening. There will be food available for purchase. The event is free and open to the public. The event will feature live traditional Mexican music, dance performances, free kids craft and more and will serve as the conclusion of a month long celebration. to 5:30 p.m.ĭía de los Muertos Oak Park will conclude with a free community celebration on Wednesday, Nov. Fans may visit Republic FC Headquarters and Team Store to view the alter during business hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. You can find a map for a self-guided tour here. ![]() Each altar differs from the next, with families and friends constructing altars with items their deceased loved ones enjoyed.Īll nine of the business altars are available to view to the public. A major part of Día de los Muertos, alters are traditionally constructed either in homes or at gravesites. Following the carnival, from 3-6:30 p.m., there will be a special mezcal cantina experience where event attendees can learn about the history of this traditional Mexican beverage.Īs part of Día de los Muertos Oak Park, several area businesses, including Republic FC’s Team Store and Headquarters, are showcasing traditional Día de los Muertos alters. Each participant will receive a free taco and a t-shirt. ![]() Each team is allowed two people and the registration cost is $40 in advance or $60 the day of. The Calaveras & Corn Festival will also include a scavenger hunt that will begin on the south steps of the Capitol. The festival will have carnival games, hay rides, face painting, an art station, a pumpkin patch, a haunted house and a kids’ costume contest. To kickoff the festivities, Republic FC will be at Saturday’s Calaveras & Corn Festival, a free family carnival celebrating both Día de los Muertos and Halloween. Día de los Muertos fuses the beliefs of indigenous groups in Mexico with Spanish traditions and Roman Catholic beliefs. The tradition’s roots go back thousands of years to pre-Columbian times. 2.ĭía de los Muertos is a holiday that remembers and honors family and friends that have passed away. Sacramento Republic FC are participating in the Calaveras & Corn Festival this Saturday and the first annual Día de los Muertos Oak Park, which cumulates with a community celebration on Wednesday, Nov. ![]()
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