The La Colonia Community Foundation and the City of Solana Beach invite the community to the 5th Annual "Día de Los Muertos" – Day of the Dead – Community event on Sunday, October 27th, 2019, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, at La Colonia Park, 715 Valley Avenue. This alcohol-free community event will offer many exciting cultural opportunities for the whole family.
Highlighting the entertainment stage schedule will be the festive sounds of Jimmy Castro's Band and the Smooth Groove Band, Gringos Muertos, and Band Ilusion Nortena. There will also be traditional and colorful Mexican Ballet Folklorico Grupo Jalisciense.
Fun activities for the whole family will include a Piñata for kids, a Catrin/Catrina costume contest, oldies car show, kids' crafts, and games. The highlight of the event will be more than 40 altars honoring the memories of family and friends who have passed away.
Delicious and authentic Mexican and American food & beverages will be available.
Join the City of Solana Beach and the La Colonia Community Foundation in celebrating Día de Los Muertos while enjoying authentic Mexican food and family entertainment!
Community sponsors include La Colonia Community Foundation, City of Solana Beach, Mellano and Company, Wardell Builders, Watkins Manufacturing, and others.
We encourage you to take public transit to the event, such as Lyft, Uber, or NCTD because parking is limited. Bring a folding chair or blanket to enjoy the entertainment on the grass.
You may request your own Día de Los Muertos altar space by emailing lacoloniacommunity@gmail.com. Sponsorship and vendor booth opportunities are also available. You may request information by emailing lacoloniacommunityandpriscilla@gmail.com. We welcome volunteers for the event. If you are interested, please contact lacoloniacommunityandpriscilla@gmail.com.
This event is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit the city website at ww.cityofsolanabeach.org
or call the Parks and Recreation Department at 858-720-2453.
