The Marigold Parade and Festival takes place in Albuquerque's South Valley. Find images of the 2009 event.
Events
Día de Muertos Family Day
Learn about Dia de Muertos, from the history of the holiday to hands-on art stations. There will be musical entertainment and a chance to visit student and artist ofrendas.
When: Noon - 4 p.m., Saturday, October 24.
Where: National Hispanic Cultural Center Education Center
Cost: Free.
Día de Muertos Community Ofrenda
The evening provides visitors with the opportunity to contribute to a community ofrenda on the stairs of Plaza Mayor. The Dia de Muertos celebration provides an opportunity to honor the dead and offer remembrances. The evening includes a blessing, music and hot chocolate.
When: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Friday, October 30
Where: National Hispanic Cultural Center, Plaza Mayor
Cost: Free.
Noche de Muertos: Welcoming our Ancestors Home
The pan-Latin band Sol y Canto recreates Night of the Dead and Day of the Dead festivities through music, photography, food and ritual. The show is recommended for adults and children over 10 years.
When: 8 p.m., Friday, October 30
Where: National Hispanic Cultural Center Journal Theatre
Cost: $15, $20, $25 with $5 NHCC member discount.
Dia de los Muertos by Casa de Cultura
The celebration includes Matachines and Aztec dances, poetry by local poets such as Danny Solis and E.A. Mares, and live music.
When: 7 p.m., Friday, October 30
Where: South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE
Cost: $10 adults, $7 seniors, students and youth.
Dia de los Muertos Marigold Parade
The annual south valley parade presents music, altars, food and art vendors. Come out in your best calavera attire. See images of the 2009 event.
When: 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, November 1
Where: Parade starts at Centro Familiar and Isleta, ends at the Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta SW.
Cost: Free.
Dia de los Muertos Celebration
The day is full of activities for families, beginning at 12:30 p.m., with the movie La Leyenda de la Nahuala, an animated film. At 2 p.m., the musical group La Rondalla plays traditional and contemporary New Mexican Spanish music. And at 3:15 p.m., see a one man/one act play for children, The Life and Times of Juanito Gonzalez. There will also be face painting, pinata breaking, crafts, and an art reception from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
When: Begins at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, November 1
Where: South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE
Cost: Free.
Dia de la Muerta
The Idalia Road Marketplace in Rio Rancho's city center is green and off the grid. Support 25 local vendors on this special Day of the Dead event. There will be scary music, sugar skull painting for the kids, amd Magic Matt the magician.
When: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Sunday, November 1
Where: Idalia Road Marketplace, Idalia Road, 1/2 mile north Norther Blvd., Rio Rancho
Cost: Free.
Santisma's Dia de los Muertos
It is said that the living can invoke the spirits of the dead at community celebrations filled with food, music and dance. This celebration does just that.
6 p.m., Community Parade beginning at the east side entrance to Old Town, winding around the Plaza and ending at Poco a Poco Plaza.
6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Art Show, Poco a Poco Plaza.
7 p.m. - 10 p.m., music, dance a community ofrenda (altar), art giveaways and a costume contest. Music includes the New Mexico Marimba Band, Wagogo and Mariachi Nuevo Mexico.
When: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m., Saturday, November 7
Where: Old Town
Cost: Free.
Exhibitions
Dia de Muertos Ofrenda Installation
Artist Catalina Delgado Trunk will lead classrooms in making traditional ofrendas (offerings/altars) for Dia de Muertos. The public can view the altars during regular hours and at special events.
When: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily; Saturday, October 17 to Sunday, November 8.
Where: National Hispanic Cultural Center, Disney Center.
Cost: Free.
Arte de Muertos Mercado
Visit the art gallery to see the Day of the Dead show, and view the animated film La Leyenda de la Nahuala.
When: Noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 31
Where: South Broadway Cultural Center, 1025 Broadway SE
Cost: Free.
Arte de Muertos Expo
Find Day of the Dead folk art and ghost art at the largest art expo of its kind.
When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, November 7 and 8
Where: Santa Ana Star Casino, Highway 550
Cost: Free.
2nd Annual Day of the Dead Show
Find Day of the Dead folk art at this unique Santa Fe style gallery (without the prices).
When: Opening Reception, 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, November 1; Exhibition Runs October 30 - November 8; 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesdays - Sundays
Where: Tome Gallery, Highway 47 in Tome (south of Los Lunas)
Cost: Free.
Workshops
Día de Muertos Ofrenda Workshop
Find out how to make an offering/altar that honors loved ones, like the ofrendas seen during Day of the Dead celebrations. Families and individuals can participate in this hands-on workshop that shows how to create these special altars.
When: 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, October 24
Where: National Hispanic Cultural Center Education Center
Cost: $10, limited to 25 participants. Call (505) 246-2261, ext.169 to register.
