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Guide to Dia de Los Muertos Events in Albuquerque

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The Day of the Dead, or el Dia de Los Muertos, is a Mexican holiday in which families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives for a brief reunion. The holiday is celebrated every year from October 31-November 2. According to tradition, the gates of heaven are opened October 31 at midnight and the spirits of children are able to rejoin their families for 24 hours. The same happens for adults on November 2.

Living family members treat the dead as honored guests in their celebrations. They leave the deceased’s favorite foods and other offerings at gravesites or on ofrendas built in their homes. Ofrendas are often decorated with candles, bright marigolds, and red cock’s combs.

Living in New Mexico, we get to see cultures meld together. We get to have both modern celebrations and see century’s old traditions intertwine. Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos, we get to honor our ancestors and celebrate our culture.

There are so many great events in Albuquerque to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos this year. Check them out below.

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Marybeth Lobato

Marybeth is an Albuquerque native who has been married to her husband, Jacob, since September 2018. They lived in Roswell, NM for the majority of their relationship and moved back to Albuquerque in December 2021. Together, they are parents to two beautiful children. Her daughter Ava passed away shortly after she was born in 2019. She gave birth to her son Carson in 2020, and her second son Camden in 2023. Marybeth enjoys coffee, matcha, a good book, white wine, and all the pizza. She can often be found with her family at a baseball game, a great Taco Tuesday, or a brewery. Follow Marybeth on Instagram.