8th Annual Noche de Altares, a Dia de los Muertos Celebration!

Posted by: Calacas

Date: Nov. 06, 2010   Time: 1 pm - 10 pm

 

8th Annual Noche de Altares
A Dia de los Muertos Celebration!

New Location!
4th & Birch Streets

Expecting over 8,000 in attendance, the 8^th Annual Noche de Altares will be the largest Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Celebration in Orange County.  The event will take place on Saturday, November 6^th, 2010 from 1:00pm to 10:00pm in the corazon of Santa Ana at 4th & Birch Streets.

At the heart of the tradition, community members will construct over 75 altars.  Participants are encouraged to build their altar in memory of a deceased loved one or to bring awareness to social issues.  Registration to build an altar is free and open to the public!  Deadline to reserve a space is Friday, October 8^th, 2010.

Organized by non-profit organization El Centro Cultural de México and local business Calacas Inc., Noche de Altares is a free, family-friendly community event.  Throughout the day there will be arts and crafts workshops, face painting, local artists selling their wares, and delicious food from local restaurants and vendors.  There will also be live music and entertainment from local and international musicians and dance troupes.

For more information, please call: 714.662.2002
www.nochedealtares.org