Community Involvement
The Downtown Decatur Dia De Los Muertos event is a collaborative effort between the Hispanic community, the Alabama Center for the Arts, The City of Decatur, The Princess Theater, and numerous civic and cultural organizations in the Decatur/Morgan County area.
Decatur City Schools participate in art projects which are displayed on the Un Altar De La Comunidad (Community Altar) at the Alabama Center for the Arts during the event.
Multiple sponsors, vendors, and community services come together to provide authentic Mexican food and products, art, music, kids’ activities, and typical dancing.
A Day of Celebration
This year, the Dia De Los Muertos celebration will take place in Downtown Decatur on November 2nd. Admission to this all-day event is free. Dia De Los Muertos is a holiday unlike any other where both death and life are celebrated. It is a time for honoring traditions, spending time with family, and sharing it all with the community. “It’s a cultural event FOR the community,” said Juarez. Fellow committee member Mayte Sanchez added, “The simple fact of being able to bring a little bit of our country to what is now our new home in Decatur means a lot to our culture.” For more information about this year’s event, visit the Downtown Decatur’s Dia De Los Muertos Celebration Facebook page.