""Especially now, when so many people are grieving, it's important to know we don't have to do it alone," Denise Lehman, an organizer with the Marigold Project, told SFGATE."
""It's easier to hold these feelings in community, through celebration and through the transmutation of pain into beauty," she said."
""These traditions come from the Latino community, but we welcome everyone, understanding how diverse and multicultural our city is, and we reflect that in our event," Lehman added. "When we come together as a community, we feel less afraid of being ourselves, of being who we are, and of honoring where we come from - truly and deeply.""
Hundreds gathered at Potrero Del Sol Park to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, transforming grassy knolls into a living memorial with painted calaveras and marigold bouquets guiding ancestors to ofrendas. The Marigold Project's 31st annual Festival of Altars displayed handmade altars with items ranging from beanie babies to tequila shots, blending grief and joy into a portrait of resilience. Installation began early, followed by a noon ceremony and evening performances that opened with a moment of silence and a guided sound bath. Organizers emphasized communal support, the transmutation of pain into beauty, and an inclusive celebration of Latino traditions.
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