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Day of the Dead Opening Celebration: Tarde de Catrinas

When
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM–6:00 PM
Where
Jens Jensen Park486 Roger Williams Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035Open in Google Maps ↗
Ages
All ages
Cost
Free
Organizer
Park District of Highland Park

Highland Park opens its Day of the Dead week with a free community celebration at Jens Jensen Park on Saturday, October 24, from 3 to 6 p.m. Families enjoy music, sugar-skull face painting and family activities, and can take part in a cempasúchil (marigold) flower ceremony at the Fountain of Memories. Guests are invited to come dressed as a Catrín or Catrina for a chance to win prizes, or simply come as they are. All ages; no fee.

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