Oct 29, 2017 a mexican tradition to remember our love ones that are no longer with us. The event hosts a variety of activities over the weekend celebration including the largest open altar exhibition in the city. The cit y of san antonio s inaugural day of the dead celebration will feature kidfriendly activities, live music, food and drinks, art displays and. Here are 10 of the best celebrations, parties, and festivals in san antonio this year, for adults and children alike. Kids had always favored halloween and trick or treating for candy, but over the. The solana beach day of the dead festival is in its 3rd year. This culturally significant community event features live music, ofrendas altars, catrina contest, dancing, delicious food and more. A mexican tradition to remember our love ones that are no longer with us. A free twoday event celebrating the day of the dead in downtown san antonio bringing. If you have never been in a parade, this is a special way to start. Now in its eighth year, the 21andup bash founded by local businessman rene.
The free weekend celebration brings together traditional art and culture and lively processions. The holiday serves to bring friends and family together to remember loved ones who have passed. This book includes coloring pages of items most closely associated with the holiday, as well as brief descriptions in english and spanish that are easy for young children to understand. San antonio has some of the best places to celebrate and honor the holiday this weekend. From november 1st through november 3rd, 2019, san antonio hosted the inaugural day of the dead festivities. Also called day of the dead, this traditional mexican holiday starts on oct.
Apr 18, 2019 with face painting, live art exhibits, a memorial balloon release, vendor booths, communitycharity booths, events for kids, a vintage car parade and great food trucks all culminating into one of the biggest fireworks shows in texas. Activities included arts and crafts for children, dance performances. Because this holiday is so popular, there is a growing number of lesson plans, units, and crafts now available online. Showcasing its rich heritage, the city celebrates with more than 20 unique events during october. Polly anna rocha writes about entertainment in the san antonio and bexar county area. The event hosts a variety of activities over the weekend celebration including the. Apparently inspired by the film, mexico city hosted its.
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