Cedar Rapids  Tourism Office

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Location: Mi Lindo Vallarta
529 5th Ave
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Next Upcoming Date: Tuesday, October 29 2024

October

29

2024

Upcoming Dates For This Event:
  • Tuesday, October 29
  • Wednesday, October 30
  • Thursday, October 31
  • Friday, November 1
  • Saturday, November 2

The traditional Latin American tribute to their loved ones and ancestors

Mi Lindo Vallarta is hosting a special Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, Celebration October 25 through November 2, during which time the people of Mexico build shrines of flowers and elaborately colored calaveras azucar, skulls made of sugar, to honor their loved ones and ancestors. A beautiful ofrenda, or shrine, has been built on site and the public is invited to decorate a calaveras azucar and add it to the display in recognition of their own past family members. Lively music is played and guests may dance in costume or just as they are. Customary food and drinks of the ancient fiesta will also be available. Learn the beauty and customs of this festive celebration of life and enjoy a taste of Mexico in Iowa.