Join Mariachi CMC ensemble and CMC Coro Solera Singers of Mission Neighborhood Center and Coro CMC del Centro Latino de San Francisco—Neighborhood Choir Program for Older Adults & Adults with Disabilities—directed by Martha Rodríguez-Salazar for traditional music from Mexico at the annual Día de los Muertos Celebration in Redwood City. Enjoy Live music, altars, processions, face painting, art installations, and more for the whole family.
Sunday, November 3 at 4:30 pm
Redwood City Courthouse Square
FREE
Presented by Casa Círculo Cultural and the San Mateo County History Museum, and in collaboration with the Redwood City Parks & Arts Foundation, the festival honors the Mexican Day of the Dead tradition with a blend of cultures and voices to create a holiday that is as unique and powerful as the Chicanx community itself.
2024 Embracing the Cycle of Life & Death: This year’s theme draws from Rivera’s depiction of death in Mexican history, symbolized most prominently by La Catrina. Originally an etching by José Guadalupe Posada, La Catrina represents the idea that death is a universal equalizer, regardless of social status. In Rivera’s mural, she stands elegantly dressed, reflecting the Día de los Muertos tradition, where death is honored as an integral part of life’s cycle. The event will explore this interplay between life and death, deeply embedded in the Mexican cultural and social fabric.
Learn more about the festival at https://casacirculocultural.org/adult-initiative/dia-de-los-muertos/