Public Invited to Attend 4th Annual Celebration Featuring Dinner, Entertainment
The Coachella Valley History Museum (CVHM) will host its fourth annual Dia de Los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 5 in Downtown Indio, it was announced today. The community is invited to attend this unique cultural tradition, featuring authentic Mexican cuisine, tequila tastings, a silent auction, live entertainment and community altars honoring deceased loved ones. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m.
“We’re excited to once again be hosting this fun community event, which has grown steadily each year in size and scope,” said CVHM Board Trustee Gloria Franz. “We encourage the public to come enjoy the festivities and bring a special photo or token of a family member or lost loved one to place on the community altar.”
Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday observed through Latin America and most strongly associated with Mexico, where it originated. The tradition recognizes death as a natural part of the human experience. On Dia de los Muertos, the dead are awakened and become part of the community, sharing in celebrations with loved ones.
Tickets for the Dia de Los Muertos event are $90 for general admission and $85 for CVHM members. A table for 10 can be purchased for $800. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Coachella Valley History Museum, which opened its doors in 1984 with a dual mission of educating the public and preserving the region’s rich history.
The museum is located at 82-616 Miles Avenue with ample parking directly across the street and throughout the surrounding Old Town area. For more information, visit www.cvhm.org or call (760) 342-6651.
