How will you celebrate Día De Los Muertos?
This year, Día de los Muertos begins on Thursday, Oct. 31 & ends on Saturday, Nov. 2. Although Día de los Muertos’ theme is death, it’s a celebration of life and demonstrates love and respect for deceased family members. Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is believed to have originated in Mexico, but is celebrated throughout all Latin America.
How Día de los Muertos is celebrated
These are some of the ways Dia de los Muertos is celebrated throughout Mexico & Latin America:
- Altars for loved ones with ofrendas (offerings)
- Parades – parades are held in throughout Mexico & the US. Particpants dress up as skeletons in colorful traditional costumes & some include Aztec Dancers
- Costumes – Dressing up as skeletons & face painting to resemble skulls to resemble the “Calavera Catrina” along with fancy dresses
Throw a Día de los Muertos themed party!
Costumes
Common and popular costumes include:
- For Ladies
- Flowing gowns with lace, long gloves & flower(s) in hair
- The sugar skull face makeup has become very popular
- For Gentelmen
- Tuxedo jackets, top hat, skeleton-printed t-shirts and traditional mariachi attire
- Skull face makeup is also popular for boys and men
Food ideas for Día de los Muertos party
Serve traditional latin food including:
- Mexican Hot Chocolate (Add Kalua for the adults)
- “Pan Dulce” – Mexican Sweet Bread
- Day Of The Dead Cookies – Calavera decorated sugar cookies
- Have a “Taco Man” cater your party
- How can you have Fiesta with out Margaritas? Our Frozen Drink Machines are the perfect additon to any party! Our non-alcholic options are great for kid parties too! Our Mango Flavor Margaritas or Slushy with a chocolate sprinkle rim will be a sure hit with your guests!
Entertainment Ideas for Día de Los Muertos Party
Here are just a few ideas to keep guests entertained (children & adults)!
- Facepainter – Have a professional facepainter for children & adults
- Cookie decorating – Decorate sugar cookies as traditional “Calaveras”
- Piñata with traditional Mexican candy
- What is Dia de los Muertos without Disney Pixar’s movie Coco?
