Dia de los Muertos, Birmingham

This November 2nd falls on Saturday!  It is sure to be an energetic All Soul’s Day, Dia de los Muertos, and Alabama’s Day of the Dead Festival.  This year is the eleventh celebration!  It will take place in the same great spot on 1st Avenue South in Birmingham, AL.  If you’re looking for some family fun this weekend this is your event. 

GENERAL INFORMATION

Gates open at 4:00

Food & Beverages on 1st Avenue: 
Cantina, Mi Pueblo, Cosmos, Shindigs, Spoonfed Grill, Beverages by Event Concessions

Food & Beverages in the Alley: 
Greg’s Hotdogs, Beverages by Event Concessions

4:00-7:30           Day of the Dead Crafts in the Alley Parking Lot – priority given to children

                            (Milk Jug Mask Decorating & Hand-Made Marigold Mourning Paper)
                            Free

4:00 – 10:00        Day of the Dead Face Painting in the Alley by Magic City Face Art

                            Various prices

4:00-11:00           Art Mercado in the Fenced Lot

                            (T-shirts, Masks & Art by Local Artists)

                            Various prices

4:00-4:50             INTERNACIONAL MARIACHI RIOVERDE

                             Strolling through the Festival

DANCE PERFORMANCE STAGE in the Fenced Lot

DJ – JAVIER FLORES throughout the evening

8:15-8:20              CREATIVE MINDZ DANCE CREW

8:35-8:45              BURNING DESIRE directed by Spider Kilgore

8:55-9:20              BALLET FOLKÓRICO CORAZÓN AZTECA

BAND CONCERT STAGE on 1st Ave at the Viaduct

5:00-6:00              INTERNACIONAL MARIACHI RIOVERDE

6:00-6:15              MATT LAYNE, RACHEL REINHART & Memorial Roll Call

6:15-6:40              Parade – leaves from the side of the band stage

6:40-6:45              Frida Ceremony w/ Susan & Clemencia

6:45-8:00              SUSAN TORRES y CONJUNTO CLEMENCIA – facebook Susan-Torres-y-Conjunto-Clemencia

9:30-11:00            PAVLO – www.pavlo.net