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.
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.
Published on November 7, 2024
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