"Dia de los Muertos is a festive, multiday Mexican holiday to honor and celebrate deceased loved ones, reflecting a world view in which death is seen as a natural part of life. Its traditions, symbols and cultural significance represent a blend of indigenous Aztec rituals and Spanish Catholic practices. Families create altars (ofrendas) with the deceased's favorite foods, drinks and personal items to celebrate their memory and ensure they're not forgotten."
"Abram Urena and Mireya Guzman, from left, of San Jose's Grupo Folklorico Los Laureles, dance during the Halloween Dia de los Muertos Family Fun Fest at Jack London Square in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group) Over a hundred people turned out for Jack London Square's Halloween Dia de los Muertos Family Fun Fest on Sunday, which lent vibrant color to a drizzly gray day."
More than a hundred people attended Jack London Square's Halloween Dia de los Muertos Family Fun Fest on Sunday, despite drizzly gray weather. The celebration featured San Jose performers including Mariachi Tapatio and Grupo Folklorico Los Laureles, plus chalk artists, crafts and a children's costume contest. Dia de los Muertos traditions include creating altars (ofrendas) with favorite foods, drinks and personal items to honor deceased loved ones and keep their memory alive. Ballet Folklorico blends local folk traditions with classical ballet techniques; each dance tells regional stories through colorful costumes and intricate footwork. The festival provided vibrant cultural expression and family-oriented activities.
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