Annual Old Town Gazebo 'Day of the Dead' Event Cancelled
Organizers of the Día de Muertos Festival of Altars have cancelled the 2025 event, citing fears over the targeting of their community.
"We feel that we cannot bring our people together safely at this time," said organizers
The event, which has been held since 2019, is a free, family-friendly celebration featuring food, music, dance, face painting, and ofrendas honoring ancestors and loved ones.
The festival is organized by local volunteers with the Somos Medicina Collective and is based on traditions from across Latin America.
The cancellation comes after the event was advertised for this coming Sunday, Nov. 2.
Author's summary: Event cancelled due to safety concerns.
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