ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — There are several events around Duke City celebrating Dia de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. The festivities start as early as mid-October, leading up to the two-day celebration on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. This year, the holiday falls on a Saturday and Sunday.
If you're looking to take part, you can find a list of local events below.
The festivities are free unless otherwise noted by a dollar sign: • All Saints Day on Saturday, Nov. 1 Set up for Plaza de los Recuerdos | All day at Plaza de los Recuerdos (Old Town Plaza Ofrendas) Morning Open Prayer | Chapel of Our Lady of Guadalupe from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Mass | San Felipe de Neri Church from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Dance of los Matachines de Bernalillo | North Plaza Street from 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. "Dating to