Día de Muertos Celebration in Vancouver This Weekend

Staff Report / Vancouverlocal.org

The Día de Muertos celebration will take place at Esther Short Park in Vancouver on Saturday, October 19, from 2 PM to 8 PM. This community event promises beautiful luminarias, traditional Mexican dancing, live music, guest artists, catrinas, and activities suitable for all ages.

Community members are encouraged to honor the memories of loved ones who have passed away. Participants can visit a mock cemetery or place candle-lit luminarias in the park as a tribute.

The event is free and open to the public. It is presented by Vancouver Ballet Folklórico and supported by the City of Vancouver’s Culture, Arts, and Heritage Grant Program.

Esther Short Park is located at 605 Esther Street. For a complete schedule of events, visit the City of Vancouver's official website.



Source: Vancouver Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services | Facebook

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