Day of the Dead Festival in the Plaza District

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“No voy a perder mi tiempo”: la leyenda del hombre que no respetó el Día de Mu***os En México la tradición de Día de Mu***os es una de las más importantes y el recordar a los difuntos con ofrendas los días 1 y 2 de noviembre es significativo en la cultura del país

During the ongoing pandemic, we, the organizers of the Day of the Dead Festival in the Plaza District have been looking at options on how to continue with this year's festival, but just can't figure out a safe way to make it work in the spirit of our previous events. So with a heavy heart, we must announce the 2020 Day of the Dead Festival has been cancelled. We look forward to hosting a bigger and better festival in 2021. Stay safe everyone. We'll see you next year!

Mexico City still has it’s beautiful ofrendas up in the Zócalo . Lots of inspiration for next year’s festival!

Great article about the festival in the Daily Oklahoman! https://oklahoman.com/article/5646009/what-to-do-in-oklahoma-on-nov.-3-2019-check-out-the-sixth-annual-day-of-the-dead-festival-in-okcs-plaza-district

What to do in Oklahoma on Nov. 3, 2019: Check out the sixth annual Day of the Dead Festival in OKC's Plaza District NOV 5, 2019 - The Day of the Dead is a celebration in which families gather to remember and commune with their loved ones who have passed into the afterlife.

Mil Gracias to all who came out and participated in this year's Day of the Dead in the Plaza District Festival! We are blown away by the fantastic crowd! If you have photos you would like to share, feel free to share them to the event page! Once again, muchas gracias y hasta luego!

Today is the day! There is going to be great weather, and we expect a HUGE turnout! As many of you know parking can be tight in the Plaza District, so please consider carpooling, ride share (Uber, Lift), scooter, or walking if you are close to the District.

Stick around and see FIREBAD! at Saints at Day of the Dead Festival in the Plaza District! 8pm!

Go by and check out The Forge at tomorrow's Day of the Dead Festival and bring your mini floats for our Day of the Dead Festival Float contest!

So many great vendors for this year's event! Here is a map so you can check them out!

Here is our schedule of events for this year's Day of the Dead in the Plaza District Festival:
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1:00pm Festival opens

1:15pm Everything Goes Dance Spirit of Mexico Folkloric Dance

1:45 Performance from Eugene Field Elementary School Students

2:15pm Everything Goes Dance Spirit of Mexico Folkloric Dance

2:45pm Rumba 405 Salsa Group

3:15pm Everything Goes Dance Spirit of Mexico Folkloric Dance

4:00pm Procession

4:30pm Costume Contest

5:45pm Performance by LINCKA

6:45PM Everything Goes Dance Spirit of Mexico Folkloric Dance- La Bruja

7:00pm Festival closes

Our big weekend is coming up! Saturday night 2 November LINCKA is presenting Día de los Mu***os at the Yale Theatre, and then performing Sunday evening 3 November at Day of the Dead Festival in the Plaza District!
Please get out and support this amazing artist!

Some beautiful Catrinas to inspire you for next Sunday’s Festival!

So excited- Day of the Dead in the Plaza District
co-chair, Shelly States will be interviewed on live radio by @ News Radio 1000 KTOK about our Day of the Dead Festival on Sunday night at 7:33 - 7:53 pm! Be sure to tune in to hear all about our event! There is a link on there page https://ktok.iheart.com/ to listen live if you would like. So grateful for the chance to get the word out!

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KFOR story about our festival today!

Day of the Dead Festival to bring colorful tradition back to OKC Plaza District OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The spirits will come alive for the Day of the Dead Festival in Oklahoma City's Plaza District.

The annual festival celebrating the sacred Mexican holiday returns to the Plaza District on Sunday, Nov. 3 from 1 to 7 p.m., according to a Plaza District news release.

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We want this year’s procession to be the best ever, so this year we will be spicing things up! This year there will be a contest for the best costumed procession participants ! Categories are BEST COSTUMED ADULT, BEST COSTUMED CHILD, and BEST FLOAT or WAGON! ALL ENTRIES MUST BE DAY OF THE DEAD RELATED!!!!!

Costume prizes for both children and adults are:
1st prize $100
2nd prize $50
3rd prize $25

To be considered for the contest, you must participate in the procession at 4pm, judges will pick 10 adults and 10 children to compete in the contest at 4:30 on the main stage!

Float/wagon contest prize:
$100
Float or wagon must be human powered (pushed, pulled, or pedaled) no motorized entries will be permitted

DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL shirts are here and available for pre-sale at BOMB SHELTER, sizes XS/S/M/L/XL/2XL/3XL, $20 each!

Think you might want to see how our Day of the Dead on the Plaza Festival works from the inside? Why not sign up to be a volunteer! Follow the link to sign up! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409084EAFA723A3FE3-volunteer1

Volunteer sign up Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

Day of the Dead Festival is just a few weeks away, and Bomb Shelter has collaborated with Dusty Gilpin to create these lovely limited edition silkscreen prints to raise more funds for charity. On either black or white heavy paper, they are $15 each and available to be purchased at Folk.Life in person or through the pay/pal link here. Get one before they're gone!

Meet the Oaxacan Artists Whose Alebrije Workshop Inspired Pixar's 'Coco' We talked to Jacobo Angeles and María del Carmen Mendoza about their workshop and how they felt after seeing 'Coco.'

Day of the Dead Festival Float Contest!!!
Have a little red wagon or a trike? Decorate them up and bring them to The Forge parking lot for our Float Contest! Theme of course Día de los Mu***os (mobile ofrendas are fun), pullable, pushable, nothing motorized please, as this is a walking Procesión. So, bring them to The Forge (1609 N. Blackwelder Ave. #4) for display before Procesión (by 3 pm). Winner will be announced before line-up, 1st prize $100!

Want to give a big shout out and thank you to this year's Platinum level sponsors for this year's festival! Plaza District , The Mule, The Press, and Iron Masters (The Forge), Bomb Shelter, and folk.life .

Day of the Dead in the Plaza District is taking performance applications ! Dancer groups, singers, and bands are welcome to apply! Help us make this year the best year yet!
photos by David Saunkeah and No Pity Photography

Attention Makers and food trucks!
Day of the Dead in the Plaza District is still accepting vendor applications for this year's festival on November 3! Follow the link to apply!
https://dayofthedeadokc.wufoo.com/forms/z1p628ct1wob5dx/

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It's that time again! The vendor applications for the 2019 Day of the Dead Festival are now OPEN !!! https://dayofthedeadokc.wufoo.com/forms/z1p628ct1wob5dx/

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Just discovered this album today from our 2018 festival! https://www.facebook.com/115411918804139/posts/728903950788263/

Day of the Dead Festival 2018 An annual Plaza District OKC event with lots of dancing, ofrendas, art, food, and more.

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