News Release
SANTA PAULA, CA – Guests of all ages are invited to celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Santa Paula Art Museum and Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery on Sunday, October 29, 2023 (hours and activities vary by location). Admission is free for everyone. This free, family-friendly community celebration offers traditional arts and craft-making activities, Mariachi music, Aztec and Folklórico dancers, face painting, altar installations, food vendors, and more. Día de los Muertos attire is encouraged!
Visitors can begin at either location and proceed to the next. Pick up a Día de los Muertos passport at either site, collect a stamp at both locations, and return it to Santa Paula Cemetery to be entered into a free raffle prize drawing. Free parking is available at both the Santa Paula Art Museum and Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery. Please see the schedule of events below:
Santa Paula Art Museum’s Cole Creativity Center
123 N 10th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Día de los Muertos activities from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
www.santapaulaartmuseum.org
The Santa Paula Art Museum in partnership with Santa Paula artist Checkos (a.k.a. Sergio Martinez) will offer traditional art-making activities for the whole family. Born and raised in Mexico, Checkos now lives in Santa Paula where he has painted numerous public murals around the city. With Checkos’ work as inspiration, families can create their own mini-ofrendas to honor loved ones, plus papel picado, mixed media calaveras, and more.
Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery
380 Cemetery Road
Día de los Muertos activities from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
www.dignitymemorial.com
In honor of Día de los Muertos, Pierce Brothers Santa Paula Cemetery will celebrate with a day of festivities for family and friends. Build an ofrenda on a loved one’s grave or contribute to a community altar. Have your face painted, decorate a sugar skull, and participate in various craft activities. Visit vendors and enjoy a tamale or cup of champurrado! Experience Aztec and Folklórico dancers and listen to Mariachi music. Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. with the blessing of graves to follow by Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.
