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Special Event
Event
Dia de los Muertos Ofrendas in the Granary
This event has already occurred. This page is provided for reference only.
Fee:
Free.Location: LAT/LONG: 29.362673, -98.480458
6701 San Jose Dr
Repeating Event
Days:
Every day
Dates:
October 14, 2024 to November 02, 2024
Time:
9:00 AM
Duration:
8 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Exhibition/Show
Festival
Living History
Visit the granary at Mission San José during park hours (9am-5pm)
Description
Every day from October 14 to November 2 (Día de los Muertos) visit the granary at Mission San José during park hours (9am-5pm) to view the mission community's ofrendas.
Ofrendas are an essential part of Día de los Muertos. The word ofrenda means "offering" in Spanish. They are also called altares or altars, but not for worship. These altars are full of symbols and meaning, honoring the ancestors who have passed, and offering them staples of the celebration such a pan de muerto and marigold flowers.