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Every year in early November, the lives of deceased loved ones are celebrated in homes across the country. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, has its origins in Mexico and is traditionally celebrated on November 1st and 2nd with the building of offrendas (or altars), singing, dancing, giving, and eating and drinking.
Here is a list of in-person and virtual celebrations taking place in Austin this year.
Viva la Vida festival
Walk through a maze of exhibits, large parade props, and murals at the Mexic-Arte Museum’s annual Viva la Vida festival on October 30 at 419 Congress Avenue. a traditional mexican sweet bread. There will be no parade this year, but guests can still experience the celebration virtually by visiting the museum’s website to see videos of past parades, a virtual exhibition tour, and art promotions. More information:mexic-artemuseum.org/event/viva-la-vida-2021.
Waterloo Park
Head to downtown Austin on October 31st to support local vendors and artisans in an outdoor marketplace curated by Frida Friday with more than 35 stalls from 2pm to 8pm. own flower crown workshops, skull installations, a community ofrenda and a children’s story time. Check the park’s website for the schedule of live music and dance performances. More information: waterloogreenway.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos
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Fandango of the Dead
Join the Latin American theater company ProyectoTEATRO for a night of remembrance and tradition by candlelight at the San José Cemetery on November 2nd. Decorate headstones with marigolds and watch theatrical and musical performances to honor the memories of the 718 people buried in the historic East Austin Cemetery in Montopolis Drive. Gravestone decoration begins at 6 p.m. and visitors who register will receive free bread for the Day of the Dead. More information: proyectoteatro.com.
Mexican-American cultural center
Take a few days to party at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican American Cultural Center on 600 River St., which features lowriders, communal altars, a butterfly release, food trucks, and more. The festival takes place on November 1st and 2nd from 5pm to 9pm, with live music and dance performances by more than 10 groups, including the Latin alternative band Son de Rey. Stroll through the Frida Friday ATX Mercado, a marketplace for goods created by an intersectional group of local artisans. An answer is required to participate in the festival, which you can make at eventbrite.com/e/dia-de-los-muertos-2021-tickets-188448573757. More information: spark.adobe.com/page/ttQGk42f07M5q.
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“A conversation about cultural competence”
Tune in on October 29th from 12:00 to 13:00 for a conversation about dealing with different traditions with cultural sensitivity. The interview is part of a collaboration between the Inclusion + Institute and the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. More information: eventbrite.com/e/the-true-meaning-of-the-dead-honor-tradition-w-cultural-competence-tickets-191191869027.
Fareground
Until November 5th, cocktails inspired by marigolds will be prepared to celebrate in the bars DRINK and Ellis in the Food Hall Fareground in downtown. Fareground is also decorated with artwork by Mexico City-based artist Chepe Daniel. More information: faregroundaustin.com/special-offers/dia-de-los-muertos.
Round rock processions and festival
Round Rock residents and visitors alike can enjoy the local Día de los Muertos procession and festival on November 6th at 301 W. Baghdad Ave. enjoy. Visitors are encouraged to dress in their finest Calaca, Frida Kahlo, Selena Quintanilla, or Prince attire to attend the celebrations from 12pm to 8pm and to visit local vendors. The procession arrives at Centennial Plaza at 5:15 p.m. More information: roundrocktexas.gov/city-departments/library-home/get-involved/arts-and-culture/dia-de-los-muertos.
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