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Chelan's historic downtown to host Dia de los Muertos celebration Nov. 3

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CHELAN — The historic downtown district of Chelan will host its annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on November 3.

The event, organized by ¡HOLA! Chelan Valley, will feature a parade along Woodin Avenue starting at noon, followed by festivities in Riverwalk Park until 4 PM. Dia de los Muertos is a culturally significant event in Latin American countries where families create ofrendas (offerings) to honor departed family members.

The festival will include face painting stations and mask-decorating activities before the parade, where attendees can create paper masks representing the traditional sugar skulls. Following the procession, Riverwalk Park will host activities, including pumpkin painting and arts and crafts, organized by the Lake Chelan Arts Council.

A community altar will be available for visitors to place photographs of deceased loved ones. Event organizers have noted they are not responsible for photos left at the altar.

Entertainment will include performances by mariachi musicians, folkloric dancers, and a Mexican Banda. Latinx vendors will be present, offering street food and merchandise throughout the event.

The organizing committee includes Marcela Anaya, owner of Marcela's Cocina Mexicana and Laguna Grill; Maribel Cruz, Executive Director of the Lake Chelan Community Center; and Ruby Garcia from the Lake Chelan Chamber of Commerce.

The Historic Downtown Chelan Association sponsors the event alongside Marcela's Cocina Mexicana, The Lake Chelan Arts Council, Aguilar's Landscaping, Laguna Grill, Benson Winery, and NCW News/Lake Chelan Mirror. The Woods Family Foundation and the Lake Chelan Community Services Council have provided additional funding through grants.

Attendees may participate in traditional Dia de los Muertos attire or Halloween costumes. Additional information is available at www.historicchelan.org/events/dia-de-los-muertos.

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