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Fruitvale Día de los Muertos Festival Set for Nov. 1 in Oakland

The Sunday celebration in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood showcases a 34-foot sculpture handcrafted in Tutepec, Mexico, followed by a Nov. 2 student event at UC Berkeley.

By Walnut Creek Times · Syndicated from East Bay Post
Syndicated reporting from East Bay Post · East Bay Post
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Vibrant Dia de los Muertos plaza in Oakland Fruitvale decorated with marigolds, papel picado, and a tall Catrina sculpture
Fruitvale Transit Village in Oakland will host its annual Día de los Muertos Festival on Sunday, Nov. 1, featuring a 34-foot handcrafted La Catrina sculpture from Tutepec, Mexico.
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Oakland's annual Día de los Muertos Festival will take place on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Fruitvale Transit Village, bringing traditional altars, music, and community art to the Fruitvale neighborhood, The Daily Californian reported.

34-Foot Handcrafted La Catrina From Tutepec, Mexico

A centerpiece of Sunday's festival at the Fruitvale Transit Village is a towering 34-foot La Catrina skeleton sculpture handcrafted in Tutepec, Mexico, honoring the holiday's traditions of remembrance and community gathering.

On Monday, Nov. 2, East Bay observances continue on the UC Berkeley campus, where an activity at the Martin Luther King Jr. Student Union will offer free arts and crafts alongside Mexican pastries for students and visitors.

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