Pilsen to Celebrate 40th Annual Day of the Dead: ‘Muertos de la Risa’

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Local News

Lawndale News Chicago's Bilingual Newspaper - Local News

On Saturday, Nov. 2nd at 2pm, SGA Youth & Family Services, one of Chicago’s most respected and longstanding human service agencies, proudly invites the public to the 40th Annual Day of the Dead Parade and Celebration at Dvorak Park, 1119 W Cullerton St. The free event is Pilsen’s longest-running Día de los Muertos celebration and open to all families in Chicagoland. During this 40th anniversary event, attendees can get their faces painted and enjoy dancing, music and other performances by After School Matters’ city-wide programs and Nahui Ollin. SGA’s clients will create a large chalk mural on the steps at Dvorak Park. Refreshments such as hot chocolate and pan de muerto (Mexican sweet bread) will be served, and a community procession will feature large puppets, hand-pushed carts and ofrendas. Participants are encouraged to bring mobile ofrendas and wear comfortable walking shoes and muertos-inspired attire. Learn more at sga-youth.org.

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