Paso Robles celebrates El Día de los Muertos in city park
The Sanchez sisters, Mara and Dana, from Paso Robles and Atascadero, dressed to celebrate the memory of their departed ancestors.
Event at Paso Robles Downtown City Park has evolved into a major cultural event
– El Dia de Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, attracted hundreds of visitors to the Downtown City Park in Paso Robles on Saturday.
The event featured booths selling Muertos-inspired t-shirts, hats, and jewelry. Two make-up artists created dramatic face painting consistent with the theme. Music, dancers, and costumes portrayed the rich cultural history of the event.
El Día de los Muertos began in Mexico many years ago as a tradition to honor the memory of children who died before reaching adulthood. The observance later expanded to include adults and is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2. Today, El Día de los Muertos is celebrated in many parts of Mexico and the United States. The event at Paso Robles Downtown City Park has evolved into a major cultural event. A private altar, “ofredna,” enhanced the Gazebo in the Downtown City Park.
The Sanchez sisters, Mara and Dana, from Paso Robles and Atascadero, dressed to celebrate the memory of their departed ancestors. Sunny Sheldrake and Laura Mitchell blended with flowers from Sunny’s “Floral Parlor” on Spring Street in Paso Robles.
Some visitors went home with clothing or jewelry. Others gained an appreciation for the Day of Remembrance.
El Dia de Los Muertos “killed it” Saturday in the Downtown City Park.
