Día de los Muertos
Day of the Dead
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that celebrates deceased loved ones through a combination of rituals, food, and festivities. The holiday is celebrated from October 31 to November 2, and is a time to remember and honor ancestors, and to remind ourselves that death is a part of life.
The Sioux City Public Museum honors Day of the Dead with a day of celebration, including music, dancing, refreshments, face painting, and children’s crafts. The Museum also hosts an exhibit of Day of the Dead Altars, created by community members and on display October 22-November 2.
Día De Los Muertos: Solo Recuerdos
This year’s theme is Solo Recuerdos. The celebration will be held October 27, 2024 from 1:00-4:00 pm at the Sioux City Public Museum. This event is free to attend.
Schedule of Performances:
1:00
“What is Dia De Los Muertos” - Morningside University’s Spanish Club
Musical performance - El projecto Dramatico de New Stage Players
La Perla Tapitia Dancers of Irving Elementary
Break
Refreshments and crafts available from 1:00-4:00pm
2:45
La Catrina Fashion Show - M’s Formal
“Fantasia/la Llorona” vocal performance by Esly Ovando with dance performance by Ballet Folklorico Estrellas de Jalisco
Mariachi Reyes de Oeste of Denison High School
Our Dia de los Muertos event is funded in part by a grant from Missouri River Historical Development. Thank you!
