Dia de los Muertos rises Sunday
By Wade KwonThe jazz processional incorporates New Orleans
style in the Mexican-themed celebration, Dia de los Muertos.
Video: Birmingham’s Dia de los Muertos
One of Birmingham’s most unique celebrations comes alive Sunday afternoon. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, marks its 12th year downtown.
The festival, based on Mexican tradition, will feature a jazz parade, altars to loved ones, memorial roll call and performances by Banda la Tumbadora and Ballet Folklórico Corazón Azteca. Food vendors will include Saw’s Street Kitchen, Mi Pueblo Supermarket and Cantina.
Gaze at the artistry of each altar, a tribute to the life of a family member or friend for all to celebrate.
The event runs from 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday at 2115 First Ave. S. [map]. Tickets are $10, $3 for age 7 to 12, and can be purchased online. A portion of the proceeds goes to Bare Hands’ After School Art Club for homeless children at the YWCA of Central Alabama.
For more information, visit the Dia de los Muertos site.
Also: From 1 to 5 today, Woodlawn will have a free art exhibit Dia de los Muertos Festival: A Celebration of Life at 55th Street and First Avenue North [map].
Video:Â Dia de los Muertos featured on “Talk of Alabama”
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Video: Animated short “Dia de los Muertos”
from the Ringling College of Art and Design.
Sunday, November 2, 2014, 12:06 am
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