Annual Old Town Gazebo 'Day of the Dead' Event Cancelled
The Día de Muertos Festival of Altars, organized by the Somos Medicina Collective since 2019, has been cancelled.
Organizers stated:
We feel that we cannot bring our people together safely at this time, citing fears over the targeting of their community.
- The event was a free, family-friendly celebration featuring food, music, dance, face painting, and ofrendas honoring ancestors and loved ones.
- The festival was advertised for November 2, but has now been cancelled due to safety concerns.
Author's summary: Event cancelled due to safety concerns.