Event Summary

Celebrate the tradition of Día de Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, with a two-day festival filled with music, dance and storytelling at the Desert Botanical Garden, Nov. 4 & 5, 2023.

This two-day celebration features an immersive experience that includes a mega community altar centered on the history and symbolism of the elegant skeleton figure La Catrina, a decorative and floral archway, delicious food, hands-on activities, dance, music and so much more during this weekend celebration.

Each day ends with La Procesión, a procession through the garden by all the performers and audience members, concluding with a traditional burning of troubles. La Procesión represents the ancient tradition of marching as a community to burial sites in order to honor those who have passed.

This event is free with garden admission.

Check out the Desert Botanical Garden website for additional details.

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