Día De Los Muertos Celebration - An Evening Picnic!

An evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington with family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, and folklórico + mariachi performance
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

• Rossana Coffee
• Tacos y Antojitos Los Combinados
• A Toda Madre

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Thank you AVLD Events for lighting & design display.

No registration required. Event is free to attend!

Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Ofrenda (Altar) --bring a photo of your loved ones that have passed to include
Host: David Amoroso
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:15 PM
Set 1 - Music Performance: Mariachi Estrellas
Host: Mariachi Estrellas
🕑: 06:15 PM
Poetry + Sharing of History and Traditions
🕑: 06:20 PM
Catrina Parade - Dress as a Catrina, and be part!
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:00 PM
Folklorico Dance Performance: Los Quetzales
Host: Los Quetzales
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Set 2 - Music Performance: Mariachi Estrellas
Host: Mariachi Estrellas
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lotería Games called by a Catrina
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Art Activities: Calavera Mask Making
🕑: 05:00 PM - 08:00 PM
MoCA Arlington Museum Exhibitions

Info: The museum will extend its open hours so you can view the shows until late!