Denison Dia de los Muertos is an annual event celebrating a Hispanic cultural event combined with a tour of some of the art galleries, exhibits, and demonstrations in the area. The 4th Annual Dia de los Muertos celebration will be on Saturday, November 7, 2015 from 10 am to 5 pm in downtown Denison.
A Dia de Los Muertos Parade with giant puppets will be one of the highlights of the celebration when the streets of Denison will be turned into a bustling Mercado, or marketplace, with live music, Mariachis, Street Mercado, Ofrendas, arts and crafts, Raku Rumble, international foods and beverages and activities for all ages.
Though its name may sound somber and morbid, its purpose is to celebrate and rejoice. The Day of the Dead – El Dia de los Muertos – is a Mexican festival that honors and remembers loved ones who have died. Mexicans and Mexican-Americans believe that the souls of the deceased return each year to visit them.
The giant puppet parade starts at 1pm. In addition to the puppets the parade will feature the Caballeros, dancers in colorful costumes. and Mariachis bands. Other activities throughout the day include shopping, a car show, bounce house, petting zoo and face painting. Come join Denison’s celebration of life!
