The second annual Día de los Muertos Market will be held at Haus 820 on Sunday, Nov. 1, from noon to 5 p.m. This year’s theme is “Honoring Legacy. Celebrating Life.”
Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead is a holiday widely observed in Mexico.
It is a “meaningful tradition centered on remembering and celebrating those who came before us. This event is a space to gather, reflect, and experience the beauty of culture through art, food, and community,” according to the Lakeland event organizers.
What: Día de los Muertos Market
When: Sunday, Nov. 1, noon to 5 p.m.
Where: Haus 820, 820 N Massachusetts Ave.
Admission: Free – RSVP Online
Día de los Muertos traditions include building ofrendas or alters to those who have died with the person’s favorite foods and beverages or visiting graves with these items as gifts for the deceased. Calaveras or sugar skulls and marigold flowers are commonly used in Día de los Muertos celebrations.
The free Día de los Muertos Market, hosted by Latinas Profesionales in Action, is a family-friendly event that promises local vendors, food, live entertainment, and traditional altars honoring loved ones.
What to expect:
- Local artisan vendors and small businesses
- Delicious food and cultural treats
- Live music and performances
- Traditional ofrendas (altars) honoring loved ones
Movement and dance schedule:
12:30 to 1 p.m. – Bailoterapia with Gilmar Cuenca, no experience needed
1:15 to 1:45 p.m – Pilates with Fabiana Vieira, all levels welcome, bring your own mat
2 to 2:30 p.m. – Zumba Latino with Daissy
2:30 to 5 p.m. – DJ KeN.Y.C.
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