Austin housing co-op puts up giant ofrenda for Día de Muertos, invites community to add to it

New Guild, in Austin's West Campus neighborhood, set up the giant community altar at the corner of West 23rd and Nueces.

As Day of the Dead traditions in Austin change, conversations, new expressions form

As the mass appeal of Day of the Dead grows, so too have the number of public traditions in Austin. A new installation will ...

‘Intimate, ever-present part of life’: What the flowers on Dia de Los Muertos symbolize

While Dia de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is known for its tradition to celebrate the loss of loved ones, the symbol behind ...

Joyful Day of the Dead commemorations rally US Latino communities despite immigration raid fears

Day of the Dead commemorations in early November are a crucial religious, family and community celebration for most Mexicans and many other Latin Americans.
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Day Trips & Beyond: October Events Roundup

The weather cooling down in October means it’s time to check out a new outdoor light show or join a Día de los Muertos celebration. Premiering this month on the outside wall of the Gonzales Memorial ...

What is Día de los Muertos? Here's what to know about the Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead is traditionally an intimate family affair, observed with home altars — ofrendas — and visits to the cemetery to decorate graves with flowers.