Día de Muertos
(Day of the Dead)
At the Eiteljorg Museum!
Thank you for coming to our 2022 Community Celebration! Stay tuned for 2023 details.
What is Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead)?
Traducción (Translation)
Con raíces que se remontan a miles de años de tradiciones indígenas en México, esta fiesta es un momento para reunirse, recordar y celebrar a los amigos y familiares que han fallecido. El Día de Muertos, también llamado Day of the Dead, ha evolucionado hasta convertirse en una fiesta diversa, que se celebra no sólo en México, sino también en Estados Unidos y en muchos otros países.
Día de Muertos Community Celebration
October 29, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public. No tickets are required for entry.
Schedule & Vendors
Performance Schedule
*All performances will take place on the outdoor stage unless otherwise noted.
10:45 AM – Welcome to Día de Muertos Celebration by Patricia Castañeda
11:00 AM – Marvin Urroz: Canciones del Recuerdo
12:00 PM – Meztli Cultural
12:00 PM – A Día de Muertos Presentation by Global Prep Academy
12:30 PM – Desfile de Catrinas (Catrina Parade) Presentado por Mujeres Conectadas (Inside of the Eiteljorg Museum)
1:00 PM – Message from the Consulado de México en Indianápolis
1:00 PM – Mariachi Sol Jalisciense
2:00 PM – Son Monarcas
2:30 PM – Desfile de Catrinas (Catrina Parade) Presentado por Mujeres Conectadas (Inside of the Eiteljorg Museum)
3:00 PM – Coro Latinoamericano de Christ Church Cathedral
4:00 PM – Performances by Grupo Folclórico Macehuani and Grupo Folclórico Infantil Macehuani
5:00 PM – Son Monarca
6:00 PM – Performances by Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos and Ballet Folklorico Mosaicos Kids
7:00 PM – The end of the celebration. Muchas Gracias!
Vendors & Community Groups
Don Miguel
Dulce Juana
Calaveritas Maria
Carlos Sosa
Mary Mindiola
Marimar Ropa Tipica
Global Prep Academy
Central Library
Richard Tin Works
Mujeres Conectadas
Monarca Academy
AIY Latino Students
NoWoe Studio
Esperanza y Juan Gabriel Tiscareno
Mujeres Mexicanas
Hispanic and Latino Affairs
Garfield Park Art Center
More Día De Muertos Fun
Community Art and Altar Exhibit , Oct. 10 – Nov. 4
Beautiful community-created altars, or ofrendas, take center stage in the Día de Muertos Community Art and Altar exhibit, open and free to visit during regular museum hours Oct. 10 through Nov. 4. Featured favorites include altars by the Consulado de Mexico en Indianapolis, the Indianapolis Central Library, Mujeres Conectadas en Indy, Christ Church Cathedral and others.
Come in, spend some time with each of these intricate works of art and add a note for your own departed loved one to the community ofrenda. Enjoy a Calacas exhibition curated by Mexico City-based illustrator Daniela Martín del Campo.
Relive our 2022 Celebration
At-Home Activities
Recipes
Bread of the Dead (Pan de Muerto)
Sugar Skulls (Calaveras de Azúcar)
Thank You to Our Partners and Supporters:
