Professor Cristin Taylor led a workshop on making paper skulls, marigold headbands, mini piñatas and alebrijes.

It’s a yearly Hispanic holiday that is now more popular than ever, especially at the Kern County Fairgrounds. “We are celebrating life, and it’s really important that we have all these altars,” said Jay Tamsi,

From alters adorned with photos and candles, to parades showcasing the holiday's vibrant culture, here's everything to know about Dia de los Muertos.

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday of mourning and remembrance that is celebrated in Mexico, parts of Latin America and the United States on November 1 and November 2. Its origins date back centuries from a Mexica (often referred to as Aztec) ritual known as "Miccaihuitl,

Carbondale Arts hosted its 20th Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, celebration as part of First Friday on Nov. 1. Día de los Muertos is a fiesta honoring the dead that

Laredo's Dia de los Muertos event in North Central Park featured a pozole cooking contest, a 5K run and vibrant celebrations honoring Mexican traditions.

Lidia Rios wears a thrifted wedding dress and a skeleton knit vest her niece crocheted for her to the Día de los Muertos Festival in Fruitvale on Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Rios sees

Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood held its popular Dia de los Muertos festival Sunday, for the 29th year. The event welcomes about 100,000 people each year. It's a celebration of culture and ancestry with vibrant colors and traditions.