On Saturday, October 29th from 3:00pm to 8:00pm as Downtown Chula Vista transforms into a beautiful and lively, cempacuchil filled celebration for the 2nd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration!
This free community event will include fun for the entire family and is a great way for the community to come together to honor our loved ones that have passed, while still celebrating life. The celebration includes a community altar, an Altar Contest and Catrín/Catrína Ensemble Contest for cash prizes, music and dance performances from three different locations, kids crafts, treats, delicious food, vendors, themed photo opps throughout the neighborhood and a special screening of Disney Pixar’s COCO in the Memorial Bowl starting at 7:00pm!
Altar Contest
This year’s free celebration includes an Altar Contest with three different categories (Best Altar Created by School/Students, Best Altar Created by General Public & Best Overall Altar) with a cash prize of $500 each for School/Students and General Public and a $1,000 cash prize for Best Overall.
Community Altar
As a way to honor our community members that have passed, we will have a community altar for attendees to bring photos of loved ones who have passed and place them on the community altar or pin them to the 12’ Catrína located at the corner Third and Davidson. A holiday meant to bring the community together through love, this event is not only reminiscing those who aren’t with us anymore but celebrating the life that they lived. We encourage guests to bring copies of their photos so as not to damage originals.
Kids Activations
In addition to face painting for the entire family, kids will be able to stop by the craft booths to create their own special Día de los Muertos keepsake, and enjoy a free screening of Disney Pixar’s COCO.
Disney Pixar’s COCO Screening
Bring your warmest blankets, chairs, and pups to end the Día de los Muertos Celebration by watching Disney Pixar’s COCO. The screening of the film will begin at 7:00pm. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food and drinks, or purchase from the local vendors at the event to enjoy while watching the film.
Memorial Park
Third Avenue & Park Way
Chula Vista, CA 91910
619-422-1982
events@downtownchulavista.com
Oct 29, 2022
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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