November 1 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
An annual event in qathet, the Community Ofrenda is inspired by the Mexican tradition of the Days of the Dead, where community members come together to collectively share their memories of loved ones that have left this world. It is a vibrant celebration, with food, music, stories, and beautiful “ofrendas” or altars to remember the dead.
Parade starts at wharf at Westview Marina by totem pole.
-Ofrenda gathering at the Iguanas Mexican Grill 4312 Franklin Avenue
-Ofrenda gathering at the Iguanas Mexican Grill 4312 Franklin Avenue
Schedule:
– – Gather at the totem pole on the wharf at the Westview Marina for face painting, lanterns.
– : – procession towards Iguanas begins
– – – bring your photos/mementos of your dearly departed to place on the altar
– – Tamales/pan de Muertos (day of the dead bread) and hot chocolate
– : – Storytelling/remembrance
– – Close
– – Gather at the totem pole on the wharf at the Westview Marina for face painting, lanterns.
– : – procession towards Iguanas begins
– – – bring your photos/mementos of your dearly departed to place on the altar
– – Tamales/pan de Muertos (day of the dead bread) and hot chocolate
– : – Storytelling/remembrance
– – Close
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