DÍA DE MUERTOS
Presented by Cleveland Public Theatre and Artistas Latinos Unidos.
October 28, 2017
11:00am-10:00pm, CPT campus - Church, Parish Hall and surrounding area - 6205 Detroit Ave., Cleveland, OH 44102
FREE
A vibrant cultural celebration for the whole family, the annual “Day of the Dead” honors the memory of those who have passed and is a treasured holiday in Mexico and throughout Central America. Activities include indoor and outdoor art installations, Latin food, live music, performances and a colorful “Skulls & Skeletons” procession.
13TH ANNUAL DÍA DE MUERTOS / DAY OF THE DEAD
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2017
All events take place at Cleveland Public Theatre’s Church, Parish Hall and surrounding area. 6205 Detroit Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44102.
Día de Muertos Altars Exhibition, Cemetery Installations & Performances 11am – 10pm
Face Painting & Crafts Workshops 11am – 2:45pm
“Skulls & Skeletons” Procession** 3:30pm – 4:15pm
**New this year: Due to the increased popularity of the procession, all participants are required to register in advance. Click here to register, or stop by the Parade Registration tent on the day of, give your name to the volunteer, and receive your parade pin. Then, join in the fun! All minors must be accompanied by an adult and student groups must be identified with a registered accompanying adult(s).
Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) will be raising funds for victims of the earthquakes in Mexico and the hurricane in Puerto Rico.
Visit stations posted inside the Church, Parish Hall and Capitol Theatre to contribute.
Calling Home the Dead
An exclusive FREE showing of Calling Home the Dead (Llamar a los Muertos a Casa) will be held at the Capitol Theatre in conjunction with Día de Muertos Ohio. The film provides an authentic look at Día de los Muertos as practiced in Pátzcuaro, Mexico, and has been featured in many Day of the Dead programs across the country and abroad. Doors open at 10:30am; showtime is at 11am. First come, first served seating. $1 off popcorn for anyone in Day of the Dead makeup or attire! For more information, click here.
Official ALTARS:
Main Altar: Ana Luisa Sanchez & Mark Jenks
Altar #1: María Froehlich
Altar #2: Mauricio Chaqueco
Altar #3: Cleveland Rape Crisis Center / Hogar Consuelo
Altar #4: Cleveland High School for Digital Arts
Altar #5: The Roberto Ocasio Foundation
Altar #6: Victor Machado
Altar #7: Main Entrance Church: Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center
Altar #8: “FUERZA MEXICO” by Comité Mexicano de Cleveland
CEMETERY INSTALLATIONS:
Mark Jenks / Ian Petroni / Nina Huryn & Ted Olah / Robin Heinrich / Lori Lane & Jay Bentoff
CEMETERY – FREE PERFORMANCE (1:00 – 2:00pm):
1 – 2pm Guitar by Wesley Washington
Parish Hall – FREE PERFORMANCE (1:30 – 2:30pm):
1:30 – 2:30pm Dueto Maravilla (Romantic Mexican popular songs)
Outdoors – Parade (3:30 – 4:15pm):
3:30pm Parade/Procession “Skulls & Skeletons” – Join the parade – open to the public!**
Dances by Tepehuani Nelli Mexican Folkloric Dance Group. Mariachi Music by Hawken High School.
**New this year: Due to the increased popularity of the procession, all participants are required to register in advance. Click here to register, or stop by the Parade Registration tent on the day of, give your name to the volunteer, and receive your parade pin. Then, join in the fun! All minors must be accompanied by an adult and student groups must be identified with a registered accompanying adult(s).
DEPART CPT’s Parish Hall (6205 Detroit Ave)
1st STOP: OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH (West 70th Street & Detroit Ave)
2nd STOP: CRACIUN BERRY FUNERAL HOME (West 72nd Street & Detroit Ave)
RETURN to CPT Campus at 4:15pm
Parish Hall – Remarks & FREE PERFORMANCEs (4:45 – 8:30pm):
4:45pm Remarks by Councilman Matt Zone
5:00 – 6:30pm Music & Dance by “El Cantante”
6:30 – 8:30pm Rice & Beans Latin Jazz Band
CHURCH – FREE PERFORMANCE (7:45 – 8:30pm):
7:45 – 8:30pm Violin by Ariel Clayton
Parish Hall – FREE PERFORMANCE (8:30 – 10:00pm):
8:30 – 10:00pm Free Music Form
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