Cal State Fullerton celebrates Día de los Muertos — a Mexican holiday to remember friends and family members who have died — with two days of performances, arts and crafts, face painting and food. The Nov. 1-2 events are free and open to the public.
Community Members Welcome to Attend Free Events
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Sugar skull decorating is among the activities scheduled for Nov. 1-2 Día de os Muertos festivities at Cal State Fullerton.[/caption]
Cal State Fullerton celebrates Día de los Muertos — a Mexican holiday to remember friends and family members who have died — with two days of performances, arts and crafts, face painting and food. The Nov. 1-2 events are free and open to the public.
Highlights:
Tuesday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. — Quad
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (M.E.Ch.A.) de CSUF presents an all-day celebration with activities, including sugar skull decorating, a paper crafts workshop, face painting and an altar exhibition competition with prizes.
Performers include:
• 12:30 p.m. Ballet Folklórico de CSUF
• 6 p.m. Son Jarocho
• 8 p.m. Danza Azteca
Wednesday, Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. — Humanities-Social Sciences Building plaza
The Chicana Chicano Studies Alliance, Xicanx Feminist Alliance, Hermanos Unidos and Latino Business Student Association present a full lineup of festivities, including musical and dance performances, a professor spotlight and a candlelight vigil.
Scheduled performers include: Danza Azteca, Ballet Folklórico de CSUF and Mariachi.
Both events are co-sponsored by Associated Student Inc.’s Association for InterCultural Awareness.
On-campus parking at 800 N. State College Blvd., Fullerton, is $8 per vehicle for the day/evening or $2 per hour in “Park and Pay” spaces. Details are available online.
