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Denver's first Day of the Dead parade and festival postponed due to snowstorm

The Day of the Dead festival was rescheduled for Saturday, and a new date for the parade has not yet been set.

DENVER — Denver's first Day of the Dead parade and festival was postponed as the first snowstorm of the 2023-24 season hit Colorado over the weekend.

"In order to keep everyone safe, warm and dry, and to make sure that you get to enjoy the beautiful artwork and pageantry that we've planned, we're postponing the event to next weekend," the organizers said on a Facebook post. "We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but your safety and the success of the festival are our top priorities."

The Day of the Dead Festival will now be from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday Nov. 4, at Civic Center in downtown. No new date has been set for the parade.

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This is a free and family-friendly event where everyone can enjoy live music, folklore ballets, games for children, food, exhibitors, catrina contests and much more. 

"This event is being held to remember our loved ones who are no longer with us and for all our friends who could not make it and were left along the way," said local artist and organizer of the event, Norberto "Beto" Mojardin, on his Facebook page. "I invite you to bring a photo of your loved one and place it on the altar so that together we can remember them."

The Mexican-born artist is the creator of the largest Día de los Muertos altar in the state and the founder of Latin Fashion Week Colorado. His altar and runway designs have captivated many Coloradans for years, and this year will certainly be no exception.

Attendees will be able to hear music from bands like the Mazatlecos band, Grupo Kaoba, Sonora Dinamita as well as local talent. People interested in participating and showcasing their talent, or who need more need more information on the event, can visit vivacolorado.org

Credit: Norberto 'Beto' Mojardin

🌼 𝑰𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 🌼 In order to keep everyone safe, warm, and dry, and to make sure that you get to enjoy the...

Posted by Dia de Muertos Parade & Festival on Friday, October 27, 2023

Hola amigos y familia, estoy super contento y agradecido con Dios porque después de 8 largos años creando en altar de dia de los muertos y construyendo una credibilidad hemos logrado nuestro objetivo del primer desfile y festival de Dia de los Muertos. El evento se llevará a cabo el 28 de octubre de 11:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m.). El desfile comenzará de 9:30 am a 11:00 am en 7th y Santa Fe Drive, luego continuará hacia 13th y Santa Fe Drive, girará hacia la izquierda y concluye el desfile en la 13st y Mariposa por La Alma Lincoln Park. El Festival del Día de Muertos comenzará de 12:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. en el Civic Center Park Centro de Denver con una experiencia única y vendedores de comida, música en vivo, bebidas, expositores, concurso de catrinas, la reina del día de muertos, juegos y mucho más. Te invito a ser parte de este evento unico, si deseas ser parte de este evento, las inscripciones ya están abiertas. No pierdas esta oportunidad de mostrar tu talento. Visita: https://www.vivacolorado.org/register

Posted by Norberto Mojardin on Sunday, August 27, 2023

Hola amigos y familia, estoy super contento y agradecido con Dios porque después de 8 largos años creando en altar de dia de los muertos y construyendo una credibilidad hemos logrado nuestro objetivo del primer desfile y festival de Dia de los Muertos. El evento se llevará a cabo el 28 de octubre de 11:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m.). El desfile comenzará de 9:30 am a 11:00 am en 7th y Santa Fe Drive, luego continuará hacia 13th y Santa Fe Drive, girará hacia la izquierda y concluye el desfile en la 13st y Mariposa por La Alma Lincoln Park. El Festival del Día de Muertos comenzará de 12:00 p. m. a 8:00 p. m. en el Civic Center Park Centro de Denver con una experiencia única y vendedores de comida, música en vivo, bebidas, expositores, concurso de catrinas, la reina del día de muertos, juegos y mucho más. Te invito a ser parte de este evento unico, si deseas ser parte de este evento, las inscripciones ya están abiertas. No pierdas esta oportunidad de mostrar tu talento. Visita: https://www.vivacolorado.org/register

Posted by Norberto Mojardin on Sunday, August 27, 2023

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