Annual Old Town Gazebo 'Day of the Dead' Event Cancelled
The Día de Muertos Festival of Altars, organized by the Somos Medicina Collective since 2019, has been cancelled.
We feel that we cannot bring our people together safely at this time.
The event, scheduled for November 2, was a free, family-friendly celebration featuring food, music, and ofrendas honoring ancestors and loved ones.
- Food
- Music
- Dance
- Face painting
- Ofrendas honoring ancestors and loved ones
Organizers cited fears over the targeting of their community as the reason for the cancellation.
With a heavy heart, we have decided to cancel our Day of the Dead Festival of Altars celebration this year.
Author's summary: Event cancelled due to safety concerns.