Día De Los Muertos Celebration - An Evening Picnic!
About This Event
Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington. With family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, performance and games, this event celebrates the traditions and heritage of Día de los Muertos.
Bring a photo of loved ones who have passed to include on the ofrenda, altar. Artist, David Amoroso, will build a large-scale altar on the front portico of the building. Come, be part, and celebrate!
The museum will also be open late to explore the Fall exhibitions.
Live Performance
- Mariachi Music from Mariachi Estrellas
- Folklórico Dance from Los Quetzales
- Poetry reading
Participate
- Join the Catrina Parade - anyone dressed as a Catrina can take part!
- Ofrenda (altar) designed and constructed by artist, David Amoroso. Bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to include.
- Calavera Mask decoration
- Lotería games
- Museum galleries open late! Explore our current exhibitions
Vendors
- David Amoroso
- Ana Schwar
- Ana Just Made It
- Trapillo Art
- Face painting by Otterly Artistic Designs
Refreshments and Bites
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Thank you AVLD Events for lighting & design display.
No registration required. Event is free to attend!
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