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“Long rest to the dead!” and similar expressions rang out through San Francisco’s Mission District, Oakland’s Fruitvale, and other locations throughout the Bay Area on November 1 and November 2, 2025, collectively referred to as the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). November 1 honors deceased children, while November 2 is the primary day to celebrate and honor deceased adults.
In San Francisco, the “Festival of Altars” presented by the Marigold Project took place at Potrero Del Sol Park. Thousands there, and at other similar events, gathered to celebrate and remember departed ancestors and loved ones through shared traditions in food, flowers, music, dance, art, and more. The elements of earth, wind, fire, water, and spirit are combined to welcome loved ones home while celebrating the eternal bonds of love.
The origins of the Día de los Muertos link to ancient Mesoamerican rituals held for thousands of years, particularly among Aztec people. Modern observances typically blend indigenous practices and Catholic holidays such as All Saints’ Day or All Souls’ Day. Through these observances, death is acknowledged as a natural part of life. https://www.dayofthedeadsf.org/
Published on November 6, 2025
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