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Welcome
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Two Sister Cities – Together Forever
Welcome to the 2007 bi-national celebration of Día de los Muertos! We invite you to participate in this series of events designed to entertain and educate families from both sides of the border and all walks of life. Join us for a weekend full of exciting events rich with cultural heritage.
This year’s celebration will take place over three (3) days, from Thursday, November 1, to Saturday, November 3 at various locations in El Paso-Juarez. A variety of events are planned for both adults and children and include live entertainment featuring El Paso’s talent, lectures, children’s theatre, an arts and crafts market featuring artists and artisans from El Paso and Ciudad Juarez, a mock funeral procession with professional actors, altars exhibit, and much more.
This website will provide you with everything you need to know about the celebration, from a description of each event to a complete weekend schedule. Please use the links to learn more about the history and customs of Día de los Muertos and discover the exciting lineup of activities in El Paso and Juárez.
The events are made possible by a collaborative between organizations from the sister cities of Ciudad Juárez and El Paso. Día de los Muertos 2007 – Two Sister Cities, Together Forever, is coordinated in partnership with the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, the City of El Paso Parks and Recreation, Sun Metro, the El Paso Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Consulate General of Mexico in El Paso, Museo de Arte INBA in Ciudad Juárez, Adair Margo Gallery, Hal Marcus Gallery, and several other partners.
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