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    Día de los Muertos 2024 in San Francisco

    PHOTO BY JUAN DAVILA

    Widely observed in Mexico, the Día de los Muertos (Day of the
    Dead) is marked annually in San Francisco’s Mission District and
    adjacent neighborhoods including the Castro. Held on November 1
    and November 2, the observance allows for remembrance of children
    and adults on separate days.

    PHOTO BY JUAN DAVILA

    The San Francisco Bay Times team’s Juan Davila and Leticia Lopez
    this year dressed in Day of the Dead themed outfits beyond the two
    days. They participated in pre- and post-Halloween events hosted
    by the Castro Merchants Association, appeared at the Healing Cuts
    Barber Shop on Market Street, and were part of Latinx heritage
    organization events in the Mission.

    On November 2 from 6–9 pm, the 43rd Annual Día de los Muertos
    Procession was held in the Mission. It began at the corner of 22nd
    and Bryant streets with participants continuing on to 24th and Mission
    streets. The Azteca Dancers traditionally lead the way, with
    the observance organized by El Collectivo del Rescate Cultural de
    La Mission. Before the Procession, the Day of the Dead Festival of
    Altars was held at Potrero Del Sol Park, aka La Raza Park, at 25th
    Street and San Bruno Avenue.

    PHOTO BY JUAN DAVILA
    PHOTO BY JUAN DAVILA
    PHOTO BY JUAN DAVILA

    Published on November 7, 2024