Festival De Dia De Muertos
Schedule
Sat Nov 02 2024 at 11:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
S. 9th Street Italian Market from Wharton to Fitzwater Sts., Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19147 | Philadelphia, PA
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Join us for a heartfelt celebration of life honoring our ancestors and traditions.The Association of Mexican Entrepreneurs, United Merchants of the S. 9th Business Association and Fleisher Art Memorial are hosting the first annual South 9th Street Festival de Día de Muertos. Canta y No Llores! Sing, Don’t Cry! This is an event to celebrate the lives of our loved ones who are no longer with us with food, entertainment, dancing, a procession down 9th and family activities for all to enjoy.
Taking place on Saturday, November 2, 2024 along S. 9 th Street between Federal and Christian Streets. This vibrant event will honor and remember our dearly departed while showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of our Mexican Community through art, music, food, and activities. The event will run from 11am to 5pm, inviting people of all ages to partake in this meaningful tradition.
Day of the Dead is a beautiful and colorful Mexican holiday that commemorates loved ones who have passed away. Community members are encouraged to honor their passed loved ones at our Collective Ofrenda (or Alter) on 9th and Washington Avenue by sharing photographs, candles, marigolds, and favorite foods of the departed. This space will represent coming together and sharing a place of remembrance and celebration.
ITINERARY | Saturday, November 2, 2024
Rain date, Sunday, November 3, 2024
2:00 pm Children's Fair in Fleisher's parking lot
2:00 pm La Calaca Market with artisanal crafts from Latin America
4:00 pm Procession gathering outside the doors of the Sanctuary at Fleisher Art Memorial to follow the Champion Lowriders with La Calacleta.
5:30 pm Dancers from Canpatlaneci Danza Azteca del Anahuac initiate the evening celebrations in Fleisher's parking lot
6-9 pm Entertainment by Los Guachinangos, Son Revoltura, Los Firefighters de la Calle, C hildren’s Mexican Folkloric Dance Group Ñuuxakun, Los Guachinangitos and much more .
FOOD TRUCK : El Charro Negro and Peruvian Family Food Truck
CLOSING EVENT | Saturday, November 9, 2024
6:00 pm: Free film screening by the Cineclub El Conejo del Faro: The skeleton of Mrs. Morales ( Rogelio A. González, 1959)
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Where is it happening?
S. 9th Street Italian Market from Wharton to Fitzwater Sts., Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19147Event Location & Nearby Stays:
