Celebraciones de la Gente

From Celebraciones de la Gente Website:

The Museum comes to life for Celebraciones de la Gente and Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, an ancient Mesoamerican holiday held throughout Mexico, Latin America, and the Southwest. More than a dozen Flagstaff families create ofrendas (altars) to display in the Museum's courtyard. Learn about Day of the Dead traditions and the role of Latinos in northern Arizona's history. Enjoy mariachi music, arts, and storytelling. Learn about migration and the blending of cultural traditions. As a celebration of all people of Latino and Hispanic origin, this festival is a colorful and vibrant expression of community.

The festival's insightful programming, music, and dances are produced in partnership with Nuestras Raices (Our Roots), a local grassroots organization of Flagstaff's Hispanic pioneer families from the 1900s, dedicated to promoting the Mexican, Mexican American, and Hispanic cultures. Their cultures embrace a heartfelt way to express feelings for those who have gone before us and they share their customs of converting grief into music, dance, and fellowship at the festival.