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Dia de los Muertos - Day of the Dead Celebrations and Processions in Minneapolis

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Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is celebrated on November 1 and 2. Minneapolis' Dia de los Muertos celebrations and St. Paul's Dia de los Muertos celebrations, parades and candlelit processions are smaller than in other major cities, but there are many ways to celebrate Day of the Dead in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Altered Aesthetics: Dia De Los Muertos Art Show and Candlelit Vigil

Northeast art gallery Altered Aesthetics holds a one-day art show and candlelit vigil and walk at the gallery on November 2.

The Dia de los Muertos events is free, and participation in the vigil is open to all.

MIA Young People's Ofrenda Project

The Minneapolis Institute of Art collaborates with Austin High School, Thomas Edison High School (Minneapolis), El Colegio High School (Minneapolis), and Humboldt Secondary School (St. Paul) for this annual project and exhibition. Students create ofrendas, offerings made for the deceased for Dia De Los Muertos celebrations, which are displayed at the MIA.

The exhibit is on display at the MIA from November 1 - December 4. Entry to the exhibit and to the MIA is free.

Minnesota History Center's Day of the Dead

The Minnesota History Center presents a day of Dia De los Muertos activities on October 29. With live music, dance and puppet performances, children and families activities, ofrendas, and artworks. The museum's admission charge applies, but otherwise Dia de los Muertos events are included in the admission price.

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