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Dia de los Muertos Celebration - Mexican Cultural Society of Edmonton

  • Alberta Avenue Community League 9210 118 Ave Edmonton Canada (map)

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is not a Mexican version of Halloween. Though related, the two annual events differ greatly in traditions and tone. Whereas Halloween is a dark night of terror and mischief, Day of the Dead festivities are an explosion of color and life-affirming joy. Sure, the theme is death, but the point is to demonstrate love and respect for deceased family members. In towns and cities throughout Mexico, people wear makeup and costumes, hold parades and parties, sing and dance, and make offerings to lost loved ones.

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Earlier Event: October 31
Pe Metawe Games Queer Night
Later Event: November 7
Queer Night at Pe Metawe Games

DISCOVER US ON 118 AVENUE BETWEEN 79TH STREET AND 105TH STREET

The Alberta Avenue Business Association represents over 250 businesses with a wide array of stores and services along 118th Avenue.

Alberta Avenue businesses are a mosaic of people who take pride in their family-owned cafes, service shops, food markets, restaurants, and retail shops.

WE BELIEVE IN 118

We Believe in 118 is a community coalition consisting of the Alberta Avenue Business Association, eight 118 Avenue business owners, Arts on the Ave, The Edmonton EXPO Centre, the Avenue Revitalization Initiative, the Neighbourhood Empowerment Team and the Edmonton Police Service – all committed to working together towards a safer community.

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