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Día de Muertos

31oct(oct 31)1:00 am02nov(nov 2)1:00 amDía de Muertos

Día de Muertos

Event Details

Oct 31 – Nov 2: 

Día de Muertos – Oct. 31 to Nov. 2

México observes many holidays, but none quite so visually distinctive and emotionally resonant as El Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). This holiday to honor deceased family and friends dates back to the time of the Aztecs – who dedicated a festival to Mictecacihuatl, queen of the underworld, each August – but now takes place contemporaneously with the Catholic observance of Allhallowtide. Traditionally, it is thought that the souls of children return on Nov. 1, and the souls of adults on Nov. 2. Families will often build ofrendas (altars) in their homes, welcoming back the spirits of the departed with some of their favorite food and drinks, as well as special holiday themed items like cempasúchil flowers (Aztec marigolds), calaveras de azúcar (candy skulls), and a sweet bread called pan de muerto. The most famous calavera, an elegantly costumed skeleton named Catrina, was created in the early 20th century by illustrator José Guadalupe Posada. Catrina figures are commonly seen around Los Cabos during the Day of the Dead observances, as are a few public ofrendas. For more information about this important Mexican holiday and its associated local events, email [email protected].

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Time

October 31 (Tuesday) 1:00 am - November 2 (Thursday) 1:00 am

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