Dia de los Muertos

Celebrate the heritage of the Borderland!

Join us for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) on November 2, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm. A vibrant celebration honoring the lives of loved ones who have passed, Día de los Muertos is celebrated by families throughout Mexico and Latin America and is a chance to reflect on the delicate bridge between life and death.

Share a photo of your loved one

Many families have an "ofrenda" to honor loved ones who have passed on. It may include their photo, a favorite memento, candles, flowers, and other decorations. We will have a photo slide show in our ofrenda, and we invite you to send us a photo of your loved one to add to it. Just email your photo to cham_information@nps.gov. If you prefer, you can bring a photo or memento to add to the ofrenda during the event; however, we will not be responsible for the items placed or removed from the ofrenda. If you do bring a photo or other object, please be prepared to take it with you when you leave.

Activities

• Traditional dances by Danza Azteca Omecoatl
• Storytelling by Sandra Aguirre-Magaña, bilingual storyteller, educator, and author
• Face-painting
• Watercolor painting
• Button making