PILSEN — Dia De Los Muertos, the annual Hispanic tradition that honors the deceased, begins Saturday.
From skeleton processionals to artistic altar displays, here are our top stops Saturday in Pilsen.
EleVarte Day of the Dead Processional — Pilsen arts group EleVarte celebrates Dia De Los Muertos with the 35th annual Muertos de la Risa processional Saturday. Face painting and musical performances begin at 2 p.m. at Dvorak Park and a Recuerda mi Nombre ceremony starts about 4:30 p.m. Saturday. After the ceremony, participants in Day of the Dead-inspired costumes can join in on the 5 p.m. community processional through Pilsen. Free. Events start at 2 p.m., processional at 5 p.m. Saturday, 1119 W. Cullerton St., Pilsen
Carrera de los Muertos Race of the Dead — Cheer on 5,000 runners at this sold-out 5K race in Pilsen, organized the United Neighborhood Organization (UNO). Race starts at 8 a.m. Saturday, Bartolome De Las Casas Charter School, 1641 W. 16th St., Pilsen
Museum Day of the Dead Community Night — The National Museum fo Mexican Art hosts a family-friendly Day of the Dead community night with crafts, face painting, family photos and a sugar skull raffle. Guests can make Cempasuchil flowers and view the museum's Day of the Dead: Rito y Recuerdo exhibition, too. 3-5 p.m. Saturday, 1852 W. 19th St., Pilsen
Casa de la Cultura Day of the Dead — Artistic altars and folkloric dancers will wake the dead at Casa de la Cultura Mestizarte, a Pilsen art gallery, Saturday night. Drinks and traditional fare will be served. Doors open at 6 p.m. Saturday, 1440 W. 18th St., Pilsen
Beautiful Souls Coffin opening at Cultura — Curator Delilah Salgado once again brings the Beautiful Souls Coffin Show to life with Cultura Cura at Cultura this year. Opening reception 7 p.m., 1900 S. Carpenter St., Pilsen.
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