On November 2nd, come to the Prescott Valley Town Center for an amazing Día de los Muertos Celebration unlike any other!
Welcome to an immersive experience like never before! A twist on the classic haunted house experience– this immersive Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) House will take you through a series of photo ops, intricate displays, and life-like animations. The experience celebrates and educates the public on the Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) holiday celebrated annually on November 2nd.
The display will be available October 24th – 26th and October 31st – November 2nd each evening from 4PM – 10PM.
The last night of the exhibit will be on November 2nd during the Día de los Muertos Celebration event. Come out to this extravaganza featuring food trucks, kids activities, Mariachi Continental Azteca, a parade, an Ofrenda contest, and more!
The celebration is put on by the Fain Family Foundation in collaboration with the Hispanic Business Association.
Where?
2980 N. Park Ave, Prescott Valley AZ 86314
Día de los Muertos Celebration Schedule
8:00 AM – 1:00 PM- Ofrenda Display Making
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM- Dia de los Muertos Town Center Parade
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM- Grupo Generacion
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM- Folklorico Dancers
4:00 PM – 10:00 PM- Dia de los Muertos House Open
4:30 PM- Ofrenda Contest Judging
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM- Mariachi Band
Ofrenda Contest Rules, Details, and Suggestions
Rules:
- Battery-operated candles ONLY. NO OPEN FLAMES.
- Participants must provide their own table and materials for their altar
- Altars must be free-standing. You will not be able to attach to walls.
- Organic materials (plants, food offerings) are acceptable. Alcohol is not allowed.
- Offensive materials such as explicit or demeaning, racist, and promotion of crime, cruelty, and violence will not be accepted and will be removed.
- Electricity will not be provided
- After removal, all traces must be cleared of the space and left in the condition it was found in.
Contest Details:
- Installation will occur between 8 am and 1 pm on November 2
- Judging will occur at 2:30 pm, only altars completed by 1 pm will be considered
- Announcement of the winner will occur at the Ofrendas at 5 pm
- Break-down, clean-up, and removal will occur after the winner is announced and must be completely clear by 10 pm
- Altars are judged on overall appearance, originality, and creativity reference to traditions of Dia de los Muertos.
Suggestions for Creating Your Altar:
One of the key elements of Dia de los Muertos revolves around ofrendas, or offerings, which are created through a visual display of altar-making and grave decorating. The offerings, a main focal point of the observance, echo the dedication and distinct love that is presented toward the dearly departed. Altars can be created through a wide spectrum of dedications, depending on one’s creative desire. The altar includes the four main elements of nature -Earth, Wind, Water, and Fire.
Earth is represented by the crop: The soul is fed by the various earthly aromas. Placing fruit or favorite family dishes on the altar provides nourishment for the beloved souls.
Wind is represented by a moving object: Paper-Mache is commonly utilized to represent the echoes of the wind.
Water is place in a container for the soul to quench its thirst after the long-awaited journey to the altar. Water is also used for the means of purification.
Fire is represented by a wax candle. Each candle represents a loving soul, and an extra one is placed for the forgotten soul. (No lit candles)
Copal-Incense burned to commemorate Pre-Columbian history. (Display only, no lighting of incense)
This event is presented by the Fain Family Foundation in partnership with the Hispanic Business Association.
For more information on the Día de los Muertos Celebration visit https://fainsignaturegroup.com/event/dia-de-muertos-celebration/.
