Cheyenne - Dia de los Muertos

Celebrate those that have passed on and learn about the culture, traditions, and history of the Day of the Dead. You can find events across town throughout the month of October and into the first week of November!

Día de los Muertos is a 2-day holiday that began in Mexico and is traditionally celebrated across Latin America and beyond. During these two days, it is believed that the passage between the real world and the spirit world opens, allowing deceased loved ones to come back and visit their living relatives. Traditions and customs vary in different places, but the base beliefs remain the same.
This holiday offers a unique and colorful perspective on death that turns a sad fact of life into something beautiful. In partnership with a committee of community members, the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, Laramie County Public Library, Wyoming State Museum and Cheyenne Depot Museum are hosting community celebrations to share the significance of this holiday and provide welcoming spaces for people to celebrate their culture. Everyone is welcome to enjoy these community celebrations and open their eyes to cultures and traditions that they might have never known about.

The Celebration will include a beautiful flower and alter display, food, dancing, classes, and family fun.

Schedule:

Cheyenne Botanic Gardens 10am-5pm
-Find all the beautiful La Calavera Catrina statues throughout the gardens.
– Bring in items to add to the community ofrenda. Please only bring copies of photos as we are not responsible for misplaced originals.
– Take in the beautiful flower display and learn about the history of the celebration.
- Enjoy a performance by Como La Flor dance group 10:30am
- Enjoy performance by Las Angelitas Unidas y Los Rayos del Sol dance group at 2pm
- Get delicious treats and food from local food vendors
La piña loca/ fruit desserts, and Queso's Kitchen
-Take home kids activity kits will be given out.
-Paint your own terracotta pot in the classroom. While supplies last.
-Make a Marigold art project in the Paul Smith Children's Village 11am-2pm.