Día de los Muertos Celebration

Welcome to an immersive experience like never before! A twist on the classic haunted house experience– this FREE 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 FREE immersive exhibit will be open on select dates: October 24th–26th and October 31st–November 2nd, from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with the main event taking place on November 2nd.

The celebration is put on in collaboration with the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Association. The FREE event will include food trucks, kids activities, Mariachi Continental Azteca, a parade, an Ofrenda contest and more!

REGISTER FOR OFRENDA CONTEST HERE: https://forms.gle/kuDwKARDNuG8tt6y7

REGISTER FOR PARADE HERE: https://forms.gle/SMUFqF6KZrhwJb3F7

Día de los Muertos Celebration Schedule

8:00AM – 1:00PM- Ofrenda Display Making

11:30 AM – 7:30PM- Vendor Market

11:30 AM – 4:30PM- Kid’s Crafts

2:00PM – 3:00PM- Dia de los Muertos Town Center Parade

3:00PM – 5:00PM- Live Music From Grupo Estilo Exuberante

4:00PM – 10:00PM- Dia de los Muertos House Open

4:30PM- Ofrenda Contest Judging

5:00PM – 9:00PM- Mariachi Band (Mariachi Continental Azteca)

Ofrenda Contest Rules, Details, and Suggestions

Rules:

Battery operated candles ONLY. NO OPEN FLAMES.
Must not exceed x feet wide, x feet long and x feet high
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 8am and 1pm on November 2
Judging will occur at 2:30pm, only altars completed by 1pm will be considered
Announcement of the winner will occur at the Ofrendas at 5pm
Break-down, clean-up, and removal will occur after the winner is announced and must be completely clear by 10pm
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 rthe 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 Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce Hispanic Business Association.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors of this event!

Our Presenting Sponsor

The Fain Family Foundation is a philanthropic organization deeply rooted in our history of always giving back and taking care of others. From gifts of land to create a town, to regional events, the Fain Family Foundation focuses on community needs and making a great life for all.