The Denison Arts and Cultural District, the Denison Arts Council, the Texas Commission on the Arts and the City of Denison invite the public to
Dia de los Muertos
Festival and Art Walk
A Cultural Celebration of Life & the Arts
The two-day event held on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4 in Denison, Texas will celebrate the Christian holiday of Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, through a wide variety of gallery exhibits, live art demonstrations, parades, live music, a bustling mercado, international foods and beverages - including a Beer and Margarita Garden, a feature film and events for all ages and interests!
Historically, when the Spanish Conquistadors arrived in Central America, they observed the native population celebrating this holiday which consisted of rituals honoring the souls of those who had gone on before. The Spaniards tried unsuccessfully to eradicate this holiday, and failing to do so, gradually merged the holiday with Catholic theology. The skull became a symbol of the holiday through it's metaphorical link to death and rebirth. It is truly a Holy Day!
Saturday, November 3 will feature:
Art Walk Saturday 10 to 8PM - Main Street and surrounding area Galleries and Shops
Featured Art Demonstrations at various Galleries& Childrens Art Opportunities*
Car Shows- (Low Riders; Vintage & Art Cars)
Raku Rumble a live demonstration of the Art of Raku Glazing techniques
1to 5 PM - Heritage Park
La Catrina y El Catrin competition11AM - Heritage Park
Afternoon Parade - 1PM 700 to 200 block Main StPuppets, Band, Cars and more- Heading West down Main Street and back
Haiku and Multi-Cultural Prose Recitation 2 to 3 PM Heritage Park
Frida Movie - 3:30PM The Rialto Theater
Frida Kahlo Look-a-Like Contest - 5:30PM- The Rialto Theater
Candlelight Paseo - 6:30PM 600 West Main to Heritage Park
Sunday, November 4 will include:
Art Walk Sunday1PM to 5PM Main Street and surrounding area Galleries and Shops
Art Demonstrations Galleries and Studios on and off Main Street*
Raku Rumble 1-5 PM - Heritage Park
Sweet Jubilee Cake and Sugar Arts Show- 1 to 5 PM Palazzo Event Center
Giant Puppet Display Peanut Gallery, 114 N. Houston
One-Million Bones Display Peanut Gallery, 114 N. Houston
* Complete Artist Demonstration Schedules available at Galleries and Studios
Please, bring the family and join us here in Denison, TX for two days in Celebrating the Riches of the Cultural Diversity of our area through Dia de los Muertos, Honoring the Arts, Music, Food and Family Fun!
For more information please call: 903.465.1551