Dia de los Mu***os is a traditional Mexican holiday that dates back thousands of years to honor our ancestors and to cherish and remember lost loved ones in the company of community. The ancient belief asserts that the souls of the deceased come to visit during Dia de los Mu***os guided by the familiar sights and fragrances of the items on their altars and the sound of their loved ones gathered ro
und. A meaningful way to participate in Dia de los Mu***os MS is to bring a personal remembrance for a lost loved one. These personal memorials, known as altars or ofrendas, vary from a single photograph to an elaborate shrine in honor of that loved one. The event will feature an art display designed by Mississippi artists, beginning Saturday, October 30th at 3pm. This year we will offer an open environment for people to wander through the altar site to pay their respects. We will have a large vendor area that includes traditional delicious Mexican food, drinks, music bands, dancers, altars and more...
