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Celebraciones De La Gente

Celebraciones De La Gente
3101 N. Fort Valley Road

Experience the vibrant traditions of Mexican, Mexican American, and Latin X communities at the 21st Annual Celebraciones de la Gente! Join us for a weekend filled with color, culture, and celebration. Held in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raices, Celebraciones honors the spirit of Día de los Muertos with heartfelt remembrances and joyful festivities.

Enjoy cultural dances and music as you explore the brightly adorned ofrendas in the Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard, each a stunning display of love and memory. Discover unique arts and crafts from local vendors, savor delicious traditional foods, and deepen your understanding through cultural presentations. Mariachi Rubor Femenil, Arizona’s renowned all-female mariachi group, and Ballet Folklorico de Colores of Flagstaff will bring distinctive sounds and movement to the celebration. Children will delight inthe creativity of sugar skull decorating and face painting.

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21st Annual Celebraciones de la Gente

Experience the vibrant traditions of Mexican, Mexican American, and Latin X communities at the 21st Annual Celebraciones de la Gente! Join us for a weekend filled with color, culture, and celebration. Held in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras…

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20th Annual Celebraciones De La Gente

Schedule: October 21, 2023 10:00 a.m: Celebraciones opens 10:15 a.m - 11:00 a.m: Ofrendas 101 presentation by Nuestras Raices 10:30 a.m - 11:30 a.m: Sugar Skull decorating (reservations required) 11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Musical perform by El…

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