DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

Organizers of the 2nd annual Day of the Dead festival were forced to remove the parade portion of their event due to the World Series making a return to Houston on Saturday.

The smell of hot chocolate and pan de muerto — or Mexican sweet bread — filled the air at Dvorak Park Wednesday afternoon as hundreds gathered for a celebration of Day of the Dead. Rooted in Mexican tradition, Dia de los Muertos is an occasion for anything but sorrow. Instead, it is a joyous day meant to celebrate and honor the lives of those who have died. After School Matters and SGA Youth and Family Services organized the event, the 43rd of its kind and the first one in person since 2019, in which art was displayed and ofrendas — or altars — were erected. People lined up for tacos and face painting, while children ran around. Some people were there for the activities, some were there for remembrance. But all of them shared one thing: a celebration of life.

Day of the Dead is a time for people to remember their loved ones who have passed, and Vanesa Salinas-Diaz wants her daughter Palomita – and all children of Mexican heritage – to understand that. That’s why she’s written the book “Los Antojitas de Palomita: Pan de Muerto.”The story by the Dallas-based writer and Brownsville native presents her daughter and her mother talking amongst themselves while making the traditional pan de muerto. “I know the Dia de los Muertos for some people it’s not something they want to celebrate,” Salinas-Diaz said. Salinas-Diaz got her start in writing as an intern at the Brownsville Herald. “I knew after writing the first book that this was something I wanted to write but write it in a way that’s very simple and sweet,” she said.

Day of the Dead is a time for people to remember their loved ones who have passed, and Vanesa Salinas-Diaz wants her daughter Palomita – and all children of Mexican heritage – to understand that. That’s why she’s written the book “Los Antojitas de Palomita: Pan de Muerto.”The story by the Dallas-based writer and Brownsville native presents her daughter and her mother talking amongst themselves while making the traditional pan de muerto. “I know the Dia de los Muertos for some people it’s not something they want to celebrate,” Salinas-Diaz said. Salinas-Diaz got her start in writing as an intern at the Brownsville Herald. “I knew after writing the first book that this was something I wanted to write but write it in a way that’s very simple and sweet,” she said.

Casa Ramirez takes pride in sharing the Mexican culture and traditions and is currently featuring 6 ofrendas honoring the dead.

Local artist Anita Bocanegra teaches Courtney and Derrick how to make Astros Catrina headpieces.

Day of the Dead is a tradition celebrated in Mexico that has recently become popular in the U.S.

The 36th annual Gruene Music and Wine Festival kicks off fall festivities this year in New Braunfels.

Organizers announced the city’s inaugural Día de Los Muertos parade and festival, which will take place at Sam Houston Park in downtown Houston on Saturday, Nov. 6.

Compañía de Danza Folklórica — a New Braunfels organization that aims to enhance and enrich Mexican-Folk history and culture through dance — recently performed at a Day of the Dead Fiesta.The Dia de l[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

EDINBURG — The Museum of South Texas History will close out its Dia de los Muertos community altar exhibit with a speaker series reception from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Visitors are welcome to enjoy one last look at the exhibit, which was built by 10 community organizations and individuals. During the reception, community altar builders will be present to answer any questions. The centerpiece of the exhibit is an altar built by staff at the Margaret H. McAllen Memorial Archives at MOSTHistory. Sunday is the last day to visit the community altar exhibit.

On Nov. 1 and 2, millions will be commemorating the Mexican holiday Día De Los Muertos, where families and friends gather together to pray for and remember their loved ones who have passed.

In the Rio Grande Valley, Halloween is more than just a one-night affair; it starts a three-day commemoration that extends through All Saint’s Day and All Soul’s Day — el Dia de los Muertos, a combination of both religious and secular traditions.

McALLEN — Quinta Mazatlán’s Halloween Party in the Park attracted the trail’s biggest turnout yet with over 1,300 guests Saturday. Aside from the Halloween Party, Quinta Mazatlán also invited its guests to walk the Sticks and Bones trail to see over 30 exhibits which were decorated with Chicano-inspired art from local artists. The art and cultural aspects of the event helped draw the biggest crown Quinta Mazatlán has ever seen, according to Victor De Leon, environmental education supervisor for Quinta Mazatlán. Lynette Castillo, an environmental educator at Quinta Mazatlán, said she created different crafts to represent the vertebrae to the children with Q-tips. Lynette said they replicated dinosaur bones, bones in the human hand and even got to decorate their own sugar skull at the end of her presentation.

A cover of the song “La Llorona” played softly here at the McAllen International Airport lobby where officials gathered Wednesday awaiting the ribbon cutting of a new ofrenda exhibit, designed in celebration of Dia de los Muertos to honor the community’s departed loved ones.

There are a lot of Halloween happenings this week in Harlingen.

As part of that celebration, the Walk of Remembrance ofrenda display is returning to the Ritz Theater from Oct. 28 to Nov. 5.

Dia De Los Muertos to take place tomorrow and these streets will be closed off to traffic beginning at 6 a.m.

There are a lot of Halloween happenings this week in Harlingen.

Embrace autumn with a cemetery tour and fall festivals.

“Dia de Los Muertos” or “Day of the Dead” will be the highlight this fall at Discovery Green.

Festival founders said the festival, scheduled for October 30, has been cancelled due to the continuing rise of COVID-19 cases.

HOUSTON – The River Oaks District is all about community and understood the importance of Dia De Los Muertos which is why they are helping people learn more about the Mexican Holiday by hosting a week long list of activities. There’s a beautiful altar in their gallery with important information about how to make your very own altar at home to celebrate your departed loved ones.

It will sit alongside fresh flowers and Salazar's blouse on Day of the Dead, a holiday that Salazar actually didn't care for much. She decided not to schedule surgery until after Day of the Dead because she wanted to honor her mother properly. Ofelia, 88, is a fifth-generation altar-maker, and both were cultural advisers on Disney-Pixar's “Coco," a movie centered around Day of the Dead. Besides the pandemic-induced sadness, the Esparzas believe Latinos are more interested in observing Day of the Dead. “Just like Mother's Day and Father’s Day this year, this is when people go visit their loved ones.”Ultimately, some say pageantry isn't what's important.

HOUSTON – The Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. Arnaldo Richards Picos is doing just that with decorated altars, cocktails and traditional food including the bread of the dead. Another great tradition many take part in during the Holiday celebrated November 1st and 2nd is painted their faces in skull designs. They do this to represent a deceased loved one or an expression of themselves. One local makeup artist, Edward Sanchez has been doing this for years and has a wide range of designs for people to get creative with.

So, Dr. Regan gives her tips (with CDC guidance) on how to safely collect and distribute candy:WEAR MASKS“The number one rule this year is going to be making sure everyone is wearing their mask,” said Dr. Regan. You also don’t want to wear the costume mask over the regular mask,” Dr. Regan explained. Spread out the candy on a table, the sidewalk, or have goodie bags lined up for easy grab and go. “Because you are expelling your saliva that you would with normal speaking, you are increasing the amount of virus if you are a carrier,” Dr. Regan said. “Even with the mask on, just because not everyone’s mask is as effective, more forceful breathing sometimes respiratory droplets get through that mask.”

Barbie lovers, you might want to add this to your growing collection. The second edition of a collectible Da de Muertos doll that celebrates a time-honored Mexican tradition of honoring loved ones who have passed away. The doll was designed by Mexican-American doll designer Javier Meabe, who also designed the first Da de Muertos doll and the Jurassic Park Claire doll. Meabe said he made sure to stay true to the tradition by adding elements associated with the holiday, such as marigold flowers, the skeletal elements and the traditional calavera design. The doll comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is priced at $75.

Ode to our loved ones Houstonians celebrate Da de los Muertos at Discovery GreenHundreds of people flocked to Discovery Green in Houston, Texas on Nov. 1 2019 to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Hundreds of people flocked to Discovery Green in Houston, Texas on Nov. 1 2019 to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. Photo: Katrina Martinez, Contributor Photo: Katrina Martinez, Contributor Image 1 of / 49 Caption Close Ode to our loved ones Houstonians celebrate Da de los Muertos at Discovery Green 1 / 49 Back to GalleryAmid a sea of flickering candles, hundreds of Houstonians gathered to remember their loved ones at Discovery Greens Da de los Muertos festival on Friday night. Discovery Greens annual remembrance began at 6 p.m. and paid special tribute to departed loved ones who have graced their lives and passed on. On HoustonChronicle.com: Houston's Los Luzeros de Rioverde are the future of norteno musicHoustonians adorned in colorful skull makeup braved cold temperatures to honor their beloved ancestors.

Monkey's Tail will be getting down on the Dia de los Muertos festivities all weekend long. Photo by Dragana HarrisThursday, October 31Halloween SpecialsFrom an Orange Wine Flight at 13 Celsius to a Bisous Yelloween Spooktacular, check out our Halloween Food and Drink Guide for the best booze, tricks and treats. Friday, November 1Dia de los Muertos Cocktail Class at Arnaldo Richard's PicosArnaldo Richard's Picos, 3601 Kirby, is hosting a Dia de los Muertos cocktail class from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and SundayDia de los Muertos at TikilasTikilas, 2708 North Shepherd, will be opening its patio for Day of the Dead festivities all weekend long. The event is free to attend and all proceeds will go to NAMI Greater Houston and The Montrose Center.

The holiday celebrates death as part of life and honors those departed in our lives with joyful festivities. Dia de los Muertos is often connected with Halloween due to its proximity on the calendar, but has no association with it. Watch Segura's introduction to the Dia de los Muertos wreath until the 8:41 mark (technical issues happened after that point), and watch the second video for the rest of the tutorial for the amazing reveal. Craftex's Michael Segura is here to show us how to make an amazing Dia de los Muertos wreath for the upcoming holiday. Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Tuesday, October 8, 2019Craftex is showing us how to make a beautiful Dia de los Muertos wreath.