Come celebrate San Pedro’s Dia de Los Muertos Festival presented by the San Pedro Historic Waterfront Business Improvement District!
On Sunday, November 1st, from 3:00 to 9:00, Historic Downtown San Pedro will be the place to celebrate Dia de los Muertos as the streets come alive with art, culture, delicious cuisine and live entertainment.
Come hungry! You will definitely want to sample the delicious Latin American food from local restaurants. The festival will also include a very special altar exhibition featuring the work of artists and community members. Kids will enjoy the La Muerte Vive! Art Area where they can make a special, free take-home craft. You can also have your face painted to help you get in the spirit!
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, dates back to Pre-Hispanic and Spanish customs.The modern holiday is a synthesis of Aztec and Spanish traditions. It is not a sad occasion or a time for mourning, rather it is when family and friends gather to remember and celebrate departed loved ones. In Mexico, Dia de los Muertos is a national holiday, though it is celebrated in other parts of Latin America and the Philippines as well.
More information at http://www.sanpedrodayofthedead.com