I've been looking for Dia de los Muertos events here in El Paso this year, but it seems like there are fewer than usual, likely due to Halloween falling on Saturday. Here are ones that I could find, and I hope you will share with the page any additional ones.
October 30, 2015
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dia de los Muertos Reception.
The El
Paso Museum of Art and the Consulate General of Mexico, El Paso partner
annually to present a
Dia de los Muertos altar. The 2015 altar
(designed by the Chihuahua artist Ernesto Pinedo) will honor Dimetrio
Macias, the main character in the novel
Los de Abajo, penned by
Mariano Azulea in El Paso. The volume is regarded as one of the most
iconic novels of the Mexican Revolution. The altar commemorates the 100
anniversary of its publication and celebrates the centenary birth of
Demetrio Macias. Pan de Muertos and Chocolate Caliente will be served.
The altar will be on view October 27 through November 1 , 2015 in the
C2 Gallery. Admission is free.
October 31, 2015
3-10 p.m.
La Mujer Obrera / Centro Mayapan
2000 Texas Ave, El Paso, TX 79901
“Cosecha, Maiz y Mitote”
La Mujer Obrera, a local non-profit, women’s empowerment organization
invites the community to celebrate Dia de los Muertos: Cosecha, Maiz y
Mitote. Featuring live music, traditional foods and artisans. Featured
performances include: Danza Azteca Omecoatl, Wise Latina
International’s: Yo Soy Teatro, The Chamanas, Lucia Carmona, Danza
Azteca Tlaneztica, Ceiba, Christina Gurrola, and Los Chamukos. The
community is invited to participate in Calavera Poems, Altars, and
Catrina Contest.
November 1, 2015
1-9 p.m.
2nd Annual Dia de los Muertos Catrina Festival & Electric Parade - San Elizario Historic District
Activites
include catrina ballet folklorico, poetry & storytelling, calavera pistolero & horse show, catrina parade & catrina contest, catrina museum adventure, car show, strolling catrina musicians, charro calavera, vendors, altars, face painting, ghost tour, live music and
more.
November 1, 2015
2-8 p.m.
The Concordia Cemetery Dia de los Muertos Festival in El Paso, Texas, is
a cultural and spiritual celebration that takes place annually and
commemorates the loved ones we have lost. The one-day engagement sees
revelers dressed in vintage Mexican clothes complete with skulls painted
on their faces, and there are also 10-foot
mojigangas (dancing skeleton
puppets), a scavenger hunt, live music, poetry readings, arts and
crafts and ceremonial offerings.