Dia de Los Muertos Festival
Spirits will connect at the Mesa Arts Center's annual Dìa de los Muertos Festival.
The Day of The Dead festival will feature delicious foods, a colorful mercado featuring an assortment of Dìa de los Muertos merchandise, jewelry, arts and crafts.
Individuals, families and groups may apply to participate in an Altar Contest presented by Mesa Arts Center in collaboration with the Consulate General of Mexico in Phoenix and the Mesa Association of Hispanic Citizens.
2019 Altar Contest Forms
Elements of the Altar and their Significance
Arches: Passageways between life and death
Candles: Light, Faith and Hope
Flowers: Remind us that life does not endure
Traditionally: Cempasuchil - Marigolds
Mano de Leon - Cockscomb - Lions Paw
Incense: Cleans the space of negativity
Traditionally: Copal
Ofrendas: General items for the offerings put on the altar
Water: Life and purity, satisfies the thirst of the spirit
Dates:
October 26, 2019 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
October 27, 2019 12:00 PM-5:00 PM
Location: Mesa Arts Center | One E. Main St., Mesa, AZ 85201
Admission:
Free
Event website: mesaartscenter.com
