Here are some Dia De Los Muertos events happening around Sacramento

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Celebrated in the U.S. from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2, Dia de los Muertos — or Day of the Dead — calls for the creation of altars to deceased loved ones, decorated with photos, meaningful objects and their favorite foods said to attract their souls. Petals of bright yellow-orange marigold flowers are used to guide them from the cemetery, according to tradition.

Below is a short list of events happening around the greater Sacramento region to celebrate Dia de los Muertos.

ARTgrove: Dia de Los Muertos

• When: 1 p.m., Oct. 30 to 5 p.m., Oct. 31
• Where: Old Town Plaza, 9615 Railroad Street, Elk Grove
• About: ARTgrove "Dia de Los Muertos" an art appreciation event to celebrate (Day of the Dead), Music, Food, Vendors, Performances, Mural Art and more.
• More information, click HERE.

Día de Los Muertos Festival at Marketplace 99 

• When: 1 - 4 p.m., Oct. 31
• Where: Marketplace 99 
• About: Presented by Marketplace 99, a free event with games, activities, music and more.
• More information, click HERE.

Día de Los Muertos Street Fiesta

• When: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Oct. 30 
• Where: 111 S. Sutter Street Stockton
• About: Presented by Mexican Heritage Center & Gallery, join the festivities downtown as 4 blocks of Sutter street/Market street are shut down for this event with various activities.
• More information, click HERE.

Día de Los Muertos at St. Mary's Cemetery 

• When: 12 - 5 p.m., Nov. 2
• Where: St. Mary Cemetery & Funeral Center 
• About: The community is invited to gather and celebrate Dia de los Muertos as we honor our ancestors and loved ones who've passed on.  
• More information, click HERE.

Día de los Muertos National Day Of Action

• When: 6 - 8 p.m., Nov. 2
• Where: Capitol Mall
• About: Presented by Marketplace 99, join in making a community altar honoring the many immigrants that have died in detention centers and at the hands of ICE, CBP, and police.  
• More information, click HERE.

Día de Los Muertos event

• When: 2 - 8 p.m., Oct. 30
• Where: 2425 Northgate Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95833 
• About: Presented by Councilmember Jeff Harris and Gardenland Northgate Neighborhood Association, a Dia De Los Muertos Community Celebration will take place to honor the passing of loved ones. There will be music and activities for the whole family.
• More information, click HERE.

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