Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of 7 large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina. The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead). Three family-friendly events will be held on October 26, October 27, and November 2, … [Read more...] about Día de Oakwood: Closing ceremony and Catrina Parade Nov. 2
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Day of the Dead Celebration in Angier
The Town of Angier is presenting a two-day Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on November 1 and 2, 2024. The celebration takes place at Angier Depot, 19 W Depot Street, Angier, North Carolina. This is a free event. The celebration will include a Family Heritage Center featuring genealogical research stations and workshops. Bring your family's history to life while honoring loved … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Celebration in Angier
8th Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 1
The City of Raleigh Museum, at 220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, is hosting the 8th Annual Day of the Dead celebration on Friday, November 1, 2024, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event is in collaboration with Artist Studio Project and The Friends of COR Museum. This year the focus is Cervantine Voices. Visual artist Lety Alvarez will create the Day of the Dead … [Read more...] about 8th Annual Day of the Dead celebration at City of Raleigh Museum Nov 1
Day of the Dead celebration at Raleigh’s City Plaza with Revista Latina Oct 27
Celebrate Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with Revista Latina at City Plaza, 443 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 27, 2924, from 12 to 4 p.m. This is a free event. Remember deceased friends and family with: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebration at Raleigh’s City Plaza with Revista Latina Oct 27
Day of the Dead Festival at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson Oct 26
Seeds of Hope Wilson is hosting a Day of the Dead Festival on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park, 301 Goldsboro Street S, Wilson, North Carolina. Celebrate special traditions with friends and family. The festival features: … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead Festival at Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in Wilson Oct 26
Day of the Dead 5K, including altars, art activities, costume contest and more
The 11th Annual Day of the Dead 5K takes place in Downtown Raleigh on Saturday, October 26, 2024. The event, presented by Centro Mexican Restaurant, takes place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and celebrates tradition, community and diversity. It benefits the Brentwood Boys & Girls Club. The event also includes art, food, music, dancing, local beer and costumes. The race starts in front of … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead 5K, including altars, art activities, costume contest and more
Day of the Dead celebrations in the Triangle
Día de Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which participants remember and pray for their friends and family members who have passed away. The holiday features altars to loved ones and brightly painted sugar skulls. Read on to learn about some some celebrations, festivals and workshops in Raleigh, Durham, and the rest of the Triangle, where you can learn about and … [Read more...] about Day of the Dead celebrations in the Triangle
Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7
Duke Arts is hosting a Dia de Muertos Ofrenda, a Day of the Dead altar piece, at Duke Chapel, 401 Chapel Hill Drive, Durham, North Carolina. Seven artists from the Inter-Latin American Artist Collective (ILAAC) created oversized calaveras, colorfully painted skulls traditionally used to decorate ofrendas, and adorned the ofrenda with traditional elements. Visitors will find bright yellow and … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Ofrenda at Duke Chapel Oct 10 to Nov 7
Sanford Downtown StreetFest (including LatinoFest) and Fireworks Oct 12
Sanford StreetFest and Fireworks is a free event on October 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. It takes place in Downtown Sanford, which is to the southwest of the Triangle. It's about a 44 minute drive from Raleigh, and less from Fuquay-Varina and Holly Springs. StreetFest is a day-long celebration with music, art, entertainment, food trucks and fireworks, right on the streets of Downtown … [Read more...] about Sanford Downtown StreetFest (including LatinoFest) and Fireworks Oct 12
Día de Muertos Celebration at Villa Latina Plaza in Raleigh
Comite de Accion Popular is hosting a Día de Muertos celebration on Saturday, Octobrer 28, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m., at Villa Latina Plaza, 421 Chapanoke Road, Raleigh, North Carolina. The event includes altars, folkloric dancing, and music. … [Read more...] about Día de Muertos Celebration at Villa Latina Plaza in Raleigh
