Krewe de Mayahuel's Dia de Muertos procession is Monday

Chelsea Brasted

A large skeleton leads a colorful street procession during the daytime. — The Krewe de Mayahuel. Photo: Erika Goldring/Getty Images

Celebrate the Dia de Muertos with the Krewe de Mayahuel on Monday night, which hosts a Marigny and Bywater procession at 7pm.

Why it matters: The cross-continental cultural holiday celebrates life and honors deceased loved ones.

The big picture: The Krewe de Mayahuel begins the celebration with a fiesta in Markey Park at 4pm. There'll be food vendors, makeup artists and arts and crafts, according to a Facebook post.

At 7pm, the party heads to the St. Roch Cemetery with a neighborhood procession. See route.
The Hi-Ho Lounge hosts the official after-party at 10pm.

Go deeper: How the holiday became closely associated with Mexico and how to build an ofrenda

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Krewe de Mayahuel's Dia de Muertos procession is Monday

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