PHOENIX — The Dia de los Muertos Festival returns to the Mesa Arts Center in downtown Mesa this weekend.

The festival will take place over two days and run from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, according to the city.

“The Dia de los Muertos Festival at Mesa Arts Center is a beautiful blend of tradition and community,” Mesa Arts Center Executive Director Mandy Tripoli said in a press release. “It’s a celebration that brings people together year after year, and this year families can enjoy even more hands-on artmaking, performances and activities for all ages.”

What will the Dia de los Muertos Festival in Mesa consist of?

Mesa’s Dia de los Muertos Festival is nationally recognized. It offers a variety of entertainment, including mariachi music, folklorico

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