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Date
Saturday, October 28, 2023
Time
11:00 a.m.
Place
Armory Food & Event Hall
Cost
Free Event

Día de Muertos Festival Seattle will take place on October 28-29: 11am-6pm at the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion. The festival is part of the Seattle Center Festál series. It is free and open to the public.

Seattle Center Festál is a year-round series of 24 free cultural festivals, produced in partnership with community organizations. In 2022, Festál celebrated 25 years of stories and traditions, ushering in a new era of hybrid programming. Learn more about Festál and subscribe to the  newsletter for updates.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, October 28:

ARMORY STAGE

TIME PERFORMANCE/ACTIVITY
11:00am Opening/Announcements
11:15am

Huehca Omeyocan (Aztec dance & music)

12:00pm

Eduardo Alarcón (Pianist)

12:45pm

Nora Girón Dolce “Piltontli” (storyteller)

1:15pm

Grupo Folclorico Nuestras Raíces (Folkoric Dance)

2:00pm

Lizettle Carrillo Lagunas (Solo-singing)

3:00pm

Michoacan Fuerza "'M" (music)

Jimpanhi Sïrankua (dance)

4:30pm

Joyas Mestizas (Folkloric Dance)

5:30pm

Amaya (Solo singing)

Raffle, Procession and closing

ARMORY LOFTS (ALL-DAY)

  • Sugar Skull Workshop

FISHER PAVILION (ALL-DAY)

  • Community Altars
  • Sand Painting (Tapete)

Sunday, October 29:

ARMORY STAGE

TIME PERFORMANCE/ACTIVITY
11:00am Opening/Announcements
11:15am

Huehca Omeyocan (Aztec dance & music)

12:00pm

Michoacan Jimpanhi Sïrankua (dance)

1:00pm

Lizettle Carrillo Lagunas (Solo-singing)

2:00pm

Comparza de Morelos "Chinelos” (dance)

3:00pm

Oaxaca - Grupo Cultural Donaji

4:00pm

Correo Aéreo (Duo -music)

5:00pm

Bailadores de Bronce

5:30pm

Procession/ everyone at stage/ closing


ARMORY LOFTS (ALL-DAY)

  • Sugar Skull Workshop

FISHER PAVILION (ALL-DAY)

  • Community Altars
  • Sand Painting (Tapete)

Plan your visit to Seattle Center with parking information and other food & drink options.

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