November 1st, 2008
Opening ceremonies begin 5pm

Location:
Tucson Museum of Art
140 N Main Ave
Tucson, AZ 85701
(520) 624-2333

Enjoy a family-oriented celebration of Dia de los Muertos at the Tucson Museum of Art, Saturday November 1 at 5:00 pm in the courtyards and galleries at 140 North Main Avenue in historic downtown. This event is free and open to the public.

Enjoy the festive atmosphere of traditional Mexican light displays, music, and food. Join in the parade around the courtyard and over to El Presidio Park with Big Head Puppets. Marvel at the special altar created by students of St. Ambrose School and the Museum School for the Visual Arts. Bring photos or other small items to add to the Community Altar (any items that are not retrieved by the following day, Sunday, November 2 will be burned in a giant urn at the end of the All Souls Procession).

This special celebration in honor of our loved ones and ancestors who’ve passed is a collaborative effort between the Tucson Museum of Art, Many Mouths One Stomach, St. Ambrose School, and the Museum School for the Visual Arts.

ALTAR OBJECTS

Many altars include such objects as the favorite food of the person that passed, objects that were precious to them, pictures of that person, incense, chimes, flowers, etc. Possible objects for your altar may include:

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