Announcing the Solana Beach 3rd Annual “Dia de los Muertos” – Day of the Dead - Community event on Sunday, October 29, 2017, from 10:00am to 5:00pm, at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Avenue. This alcohol-free community event will offer many exciting cultural opportunities for the whole family. Altar reservations are being accepted for the highlight of the event to honor loved ones who have passed awa
y. Highlighting our entertainment stage schedule will be the festive sounds of Mariachi Juvenil de Montgomery High School, followed by Ballet Folklorico and Danza Azteca dance groups. These traditional and colorful Mexican and Indigenous heritage performances will be sure to inspire our cultural appreciation of Latin America. Musical headliners include SantanaWays and the Calphonics. Fun activities for the whole family will include: There will be a Catrin/Catrina costume contest; commemorative T-shirts for sale, oldies car show; free face painting provided by MiraCosta College and kid’s games. Free mammograms will be provided by Community Health Imaging Centers Mobile Mammogram Coach based on income guidelines. Authentic Mexican and American food & beverages will be available.
