Dia de los Muertos
Come join the City of Solana Beach and the La Colonia Community Foundation in celebrating Día de los Muertos while honoring the ancestral legacy of La Colonia de Eden Gardens. Solana Beach’s annual Día de los Muertos – “Day of the Dead” – will be held on Sunday, October 23rd from 10 AM to 4 PM at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Avenue. This year’s celebration is a tribute to our ancestors who worked in the agricultural groves of Rancho Santa Fe and surrounding areas.
This free family-friendly community event offers many exciting cultural opportunities for the whole family to enjoy, including Ballet Folklórico Grupo Jaliciense, a Classic Car Show by Viejitos Car Club, musical performances by Los Gringos Muertos band, Smooth Groove band and a 15-piece mariachi by Mariachi Estado de Oro. Other fun activities for the whole family will include Piñatas for the kids, a Catrin/Catrina costume contest, a dog costume contest, a face mask contest and free kids activities, such as crafts and a scavenger hunt.
The highlight of the event will be more than 40 altars honoring the memories of family and friends who have passed away. The blessing of the altars by the Aztec Dancers Danza Coatlique Ceminitzli begins at 9:30 AM.
Delicious and authentic Mexican American food and beverages will be available for sale. Vendor booths will be available for those looking for a special gift or something unique. Parking will be limited. We encourage carpooling, biking, walking or taking public transportation to the event. Please bring your own picnic chairs and blankets.
You may request your own Día de Los Muertos altar space by emailing lacoloniacommunity@gmail.com. Sponsorship and vendor booth opportunities are also available. You may request information by emailing lacoloniacommunityandpriscilla@gmail.com. We welcome volunteers for the event. If you are interested, please contact lacoloniacommunityandpriscilla@gmail.com.
