By Elizabeth Barmeier | Nov. 01, 2024 |
ST. LOUIS — The community can experience the rich culture of Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, on Saturday for an inaugural street festival in The Delmar Loop.
Dia De Los Muertos is a Mexican holiday where friends and family gather to pay respects to loved ones who have died.
The festival will feature authentic Mexican street food, arts and crafts, a costume contest, performances and other cultural activities.
Attendees also will have a chance to contribute to the event’s community altar, which is a space to honor those who died.
The street festival will take place from noon to 10 p.m. at the intersection of Delmar Boulevard and Rosedale Avenue. After 5 p.m. is for those aged 21 and up.
Saturday’s event is in partnership with the Missouri History Museum, The Delmar Loop, Hispanic Festival, Inc. and Telemundo St. Louis.
A preview event was held Tuesday at Amigo Sole where event organizers welcomed guests, a mariachi band and dancers performed, and attendees enjoyed tacos and margaritas.
