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Dia de los Muertos at Midtown Global Market

Name: Dia de los Muertos at Midtown Global Market
Start: 2021-10-30T12:00-CDT
End: 2021-10-30T18:00-CDT
Location: Midtown Global Market

October 30, 2021 @ 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT

Free

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Celebrate Dia de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead at Midtown Global Market.

Day of the Dead (el Día de los Muertos), is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion that includes food, drink and celebration. A blend of Mesoamerican ritual, European religion and Spanish culture,

• One of the centerpieces of this event will be an authentic Ofrenda (altar) created from objects that remind us of loved ones who have passed on.

• Local artist, Monica Vega, will host a craft station to teach kids how to create one of the most recognized symbols of the holiday, sugar skulls.

• Traditional Dia de los Muertos food specials including $2 tamales at Salsa ala Salsa and $5 hot chocolate and Pan de Muerto (Day of the Dead Bread) at Manny’s Tortas. Arepa Bar will be offering $6 churros, and specials at many other Market restaurants. Sanchez Jewelry will be offering 10% off all sterling silver jewelry.

• Musician Robert Everest will be playing music from 12 pm- 2 pm.

• Musician Adrian Paz will be on stage from 2 pm- 5 pm.

• Presentation by Mexican Consul Iván Roberto Sierra Medal to the Mexican Business Community in Minnesota at Midtown Global Market.

• Presentation by Minnesota’s own artist and designer Luis Fitch. Mr. Fitch will be unveiling his United States Postal Stamp commemorating el Día de los Muertos to Minnesota.

This is a free and family friendly event. Ramp parking is available at 10th Ave and Lake St.

Details

Date:: October 30, 2021
Time:: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM CDT
Cost:: Free
Event Categories:: Animals, Causes, Dance, Drop-in, Educational, Family Fun, Festival, Free, Games, Kid Friendly, Music, Outdoors, Party, Teens, Toddlers
Event Tags:: Day of the Dead, Free, Midtown Global Market
Website:: https://midtownglobalmarket.org/

Organizer

: Midtown Global Market
Phone:: (612) 872-4041
Email:: information@midtownglobalmarket.org; View Organizer Website

Venue

Midtown Global Market; 920 E Lake St.
Minneapolis, MN 55407 + Google Map
Phone:: (612) 872-4041; View Venue Website

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