San Francisco is My Home

26
Oct

Day of the Dead

Author: kris, Category: Events

We don’t talk about death a lot in America. I imagine most people are relived about that, but I find it a little creepy. I’d rather have some sense that our dearly departed retain a place in our lives even after they’re gone.

That’s why I like the Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos if you want to say it all correct-like. SF has been throwing a DotD celebration for the past 29 years and this year is no exception. The official procession will take place on November 2 at 7:00 p.m., beginning at 24th & Bryant in the Mission. There’s also the festival of altars at Garfield Park, where everyone is encouraged to create an altar in honor of those you’ve lost. It should be a beautiful, strange, moving thing to see, and I encourage everyone to attend.