WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — From live music to honoring Mexican culture, the District Wharf is gearing up to celebrate Día de los Muertos on Nov. 2.
Día de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday where families welcome back the souls of their deceased relatives. The holiday features, food, drinks, and more. Its history dates back to about 3,000 years ago to rituals celebrating the dead in pre-Columbia Mesoamerica.
To honor the tradition in D.C., The Wharf teamed up with the Mexican Cultural Institute, to host the celebration.
The free event starts at 4 p.m. and features live music by La Unica, a cultural performance, a Modelo beer garden, face painting, sugar skull decorating, a community lantern procession and more.
Event organizers said the Day of the Dead is the perfect time to wear your most colorful and authentic ensemble. Traditionally, people wear an array of colors, skulls and flowers.
Starting at 6:30 p.m., The Wharf will distribute a rainbow of lanterns to visitors to illuminate the night and walk from M Street, near Hell’s Kitchen to The Grove, near The Pendry.
For more information, visit the Wharf D.C.’s website.
