PILSEN — With a skeleton processional and sidewalk altar displays, Pilsen residents honored the memory of loved ones who have passed away during Dia de los Muertos this year.
Celebrations started with the Carrera de los Muertos — Race of the Dead — Saturday morning and continued with events through the weekend. As night — and rain — fell over the neighborhood Wednesday, ElevArte's 37th annual Muertos de la Risa processional brought puppet skeletons and colorful displays to Pilsen's streets for the holiday's close.
Day of the Dead, the annual Mexican tradition that honors the deceased, begins the day after Halloween and ended Wednesday. The days coincide with the Catholic holidays All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day, but the holiday was born from ancient Aztec traditions.
Check out photos and video from Wednesday night's processional in Pilsen below.
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