Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead in the Phoenix area

October 19, 10:23 AMPhoenix Day Trips ExaminerElizabeth Rose

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What is Day of the Dead? Often on the Day of the Dead, you will see Mexican families head for the cemeteries to paint, decorate and otherwise tend the graves of their departed family members. In some towns this takes on a carnival atmosphere with sales of cotton candy and mariachi music. More and more, the Southwest U.S. is adopting the celebration of the departed. More on the history of Day of the Dead.

Day of the Dead Festival at Desert Botanical Gardens

Honor and celebrate departed loved ones in this colorful Mexican and Native tradition of song, dance and storytelling.  Explore the Mercado, pause at Ofrenda and Sculpture Installations, enjoy performances by Dancing Earth and La Calaca Cabaret, and a Sunday afternoon procession through the Garden.  Complete festival details at dbg.org.

Learn more about the holiday at Foods and Culture of Dia de los Muertos , a special class with Silvana Salcido Esparza of Barrio Café and award winning artist Zarco Guerrero.  They will bring the flavors, culture and art of this colorful holiday to life as a kick-off to the Día de Los Muertos celebration at the Garden on Monday, October 26th.  Register for the class at dbg.org.

Photo Credit: Elizabeth R. Rose - Detail of Artwork at the Spanish Market - Heard Museum