The festival welcomed more than 18,000 attendees last year, according to a press release. Photo: Courtesy of the Latin American Coalition
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Camp North End on Saturday, Nov. 1.
What to expect: Local vendors — including El Palión, El Langunero, Armando Frutas, La Michoacana — plus crafts for kids, live performances and a parade.
The free event will take place from noon-8pm at the Ford Building (1774 Statesville Ave.).
Zoom in: Creative writers are encouraged to submit "calaveras literarias," which are "satirical poems that reflect on life and death," according to the Latin American Coalition. They're due by Oct. 25.
Context: Día de Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday that dates back centuries to pre-Hispanic cultures and is celebrated between Nov. 1–2.
Families remember the dead by assembling an ofrenda at home. The ofrenda is typically adorned with the deceased's photos, belongings and favorite foods, as well as candles and other symbolic decorations.
