Día De Los Muertos Celebration - An Evening Picnic!
An evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington with family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, and folklórico + mariachi performance
Join us for an evening picnic on the lawn of MoCA Arlington. With family-friendly activities, vendors, food trucks, performance and games, this event celebrates the traditions and heritage of Día de los Muertos. This event is presented in collaboration with Arlington Arts.
Bring a photo of loved ones who have passed to include on the ofrenda, altar. Artist, David Amoroso, will build a large-scale altar on the front portico of the building. Come, be part, and celebrate!
The museum will also be open late to explore the Fall exhibitions.
Live Performance
- Mariachi Music from Mariachi Estrellas
- Folklórico Dance from Los Quetzales
- Poetry reading by Arlington County's Poet Laureate, Jennifer Kronovet and student from Washington-Liberty High School
Participate
- Join the Catrina Parade - anyone dressed as a Catrina can take part! You'll receive a participation trinket if you join!
- Ofrenda (altar) designed and constructed by artist, David Amoroso. Bring a photo of a loved one who has passed to include.
- Calavera Mask decoration
- Lotería games
- Museum galleries open late! Explore our current exhibitions
Vendors
- David Amoroso
- Ana Schwar
- Ana Just Made It
- Trapillo Art
- Alessandra Gutierrez | Multidisciplinary Artist
- Face painting by Otterly Artistic Designs
Refreshments and Bites
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Thank you AVLD Events for lighting & design display. This event is also sponsored and supported by Arlington Arts.
No registration required. Event is free to attend!
Lineup
Mariachi Estrellas
Los Quetzales
Good to know
Highlights
- 3 hours
- all ages
- In person
- Free parking
Refund Policy
Location
Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington
3550 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
Welcome + Bienvenidos!
Poetry: Arlington Poet Laureate Jennifer Kronovet & Washington-Liberty student
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