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Dia de los Muertos: Comparsa Parade & Dance

San Jose Multicultural Artists Guild (SJMAG)

November 2, 2003

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"Comparsa" Parade and Dance commences at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and ending at the Plaza followed by an afternoon of live dance music sponsored by a local radio station. Culture Camp (arts and crafts activities), Community Altars, Gallery Exhibit, Camposanto, refreshments, vendor sales. This event is part of a weekend of activities celebrating the Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). El Dia de los Muertos is a time to honor and remember loved ones who have died, and to recognize the cycle of life and death in human existence. Dia de los Muertos is based on ancient traditions recognized throughout Latin America. The Day of the Dead festivities includes adorning the graves of loved ones, and the making of ofrendas (altars). Other events include Community Safe Haloween on Oct 31st, Campasanto construction (artist guided, audience particiation) on Nov 1st.

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  Tickets: Free

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  Dates:
  November 2, 2003

  Times:
  1pm - 6pm

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  Mexican Heritage Plaza

  1700 Alum Rock Plaza San Jose, CA 95116

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  Free parking.

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