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ALAS Celebrates Día de los Muertos with Aztec Dance, Family Activities, Arts & Crafts, and a Community Altar

Honoring Loved Ones and Local Farmworkers Lost in Tragic Half Moon Bay Shooting Saturday, November 2, 3 PM – 9 PM


Published October 30, 2024 Media Contact: Victoria Sanchez De Alba, 650-270-7810

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Half Moon Bay, CA —   Ayudando Latinos A Soñar (ALAS) invites the community to join a heartfelt Día de los Muertos celebration honoring cultural traditions and remembering loved ones who have passed on, including the local farmworkers who tragically lost their lives in the Half Moon Bay mass shooting on January 23, 2023. A community altar section will be set up for tributes at Mac Dutra Park, located at Kelly Street and Main Street in front of City Hall.


What:

Join us for a vibrant, family-friendly celebration with activities for all ages.

Admission is free.


Highlights include:

  • Special Catrina Procession on Main Street at 5:30 PM – Join in or cheer on participants

dressed in traditional Catrina and Catrin attire.

  • Live Performances:

o Xiuhcoatl Aztec Dance

o Mariachi Media Luna

o Ballet Folklorico Tonzantzin

o Cumbiatron DJ spinning music throughout the evening

  • Family Activities: Face painting, sugar skull decorating, and a kids’ section with various arts and crafts.

  • Food & Vendors: Delicious food, arts and crafts vendors from the Bay Area.


When & Time:

Saturday, November 2, 2024

2:00 PM – 9:00 PM


Where:

ALAS Cultural Center

507 Purissima St., Half Moon Bay, CA


About Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos, celebrated on November 1 and 2, is a beloved Mexican tradition where family and friends honor and remember loved ones who have passed. It is believed on this day, the loved one comes back to visit the family. Altars are built to remember the deceased loved one. Along with a photo of the person, their favorite food and drink are placed on the altar. The altars are meant to welcome the loved one back.



















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