PASADENA Calif.—Celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) with the City of Pasadena’s Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department (PRCS) Friday, Oct. 28,from 5 to 9 p.m. at Villa Parke Community Center, 363 E. Villa St.
Join friends, neighbors and other community members to commemorate the centuries-old holiday with fun family-friendly activities, including arts & crafts with Armory Center for the Arts, face painting by talented make-up artists, performances by Aztec dance group Yankuititl, and ballet folklorico by Mexica and Lupita.
Attendees are invited to bring copies of photos, written stories, and other memories to honor and celebrate their ancestors on our community ofrenda, an altar honoring the lives of deceased loved ones. Food will be available for purchase.
For more information about this event, call (626) 744-6530. For accessibility information and requests, contact CSC@cityofpasadena.net or (626) 744-7311. Providing at least 72 hours advance notice will help ensure availability.