Día de los Muertos

November 1, 2025

This year, the Greeley Creative District plans to honor this important holiday with a few collaborative celebrations:

Este año, el Distrito Creativo de Greeley planea honrar este importante día festivo con algunas celebraciones colaborativas:

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What is Dia De Los Muertos?

Día de los Muertos, also known as “Day of the Dead” is a beloved Mexican holiday that celebrates the memories of ancestors and deceased family members much like a joyful family reunion.

The celebration originated in ancient Mesoamérica (Mexico and northern Central America) where indigenous groups, including Aztec, Maya and Toltec, had specific times when they commemorated their loved ones who had passed away. Certain months were dedicated to remembering the departed, based on whether the deceased was an adult or a child. The holiday is now celebrated in the U. S., Mexico and parts of Central and South America on November 1 and 2. November 1 is often the day set aside to remember children who have passed away. November 2 is for adults.

The event is a celebration of life, not death. The ancients believed new life comes from death; the celebration is a recognition that death is part of life’s journey, and is often associated with the cyclical aspects of agriculture.