The Mexic-Arte Museum is holding its 27th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, October 23rd from 2-10pm. Viva la Vida Fest is a celebration of life and our environment through art and culture, using the traditions of Dia de los Muertos. The festival features a grand procession at 6pm followed by a costume contest and street festival alive with cultural music, food, art, activities, and performances.
Indulge your craving for authentic Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine and enjoy a variety of beer, aguas frescas, and Mexican paletas. Complete with artist demos, hands-on art activities for you and your children, live music with dance performances, and larger-than-life props (if you’ve never been to an authentic Dia de los Muertos celebration, you’re in for a theatrical treat), this festival promises to be awe-inspiring, fun (and free!) for all ages.
Saturday, October 23, 2-10pm
5th Street (between Congress & Brazos)
Pre-Procession Festivities
12-4pm at Plaza Saltillo (5th & Comal) featuring live conjunto music by Johnny Degollado
Grand Procession
6-7pm (gathers at Plaza Saltillo at 5pm)
Click here to see pictures from last year’s festival, and surely you’ll be convinced not to miss out!
I got some coverage of the parade over on this flickr set if you’d like to see.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehotphoenix/sets/72157625110580949/with/5118810405/
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