Day of the Dead Celebration on Oct. 31

Nov 5, 2019

Edgar Avila and Daniela Gutierrez, center, lead a game of Loteria during the Dia de los Muertos celebration at Western Nevada College in 2017.

Students from the Latino Cohort program and the Puente Parent Committee will present the fourth annualDiade los Muertos (TheDay of the Dead)Celebrationfrom noon to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31 in theArt Gallery in theBristlecone BuildingonWestern Nevada Colleges Carson City campus.

The community is invited to attend thistraditional Mexican celebration, whichhonors deceased loved onesand/or their heroesby creating an altar that includes their pictures and favorite foods.There will also be a contest as part of the altar display, and dont miss out on sugar skull face painting.

The Latino Outreach staff invites the departments and student organizations to participate and create an altar with your team to enter into a raffle. The winners will receive a $50 gift card to Taqueria La Salsa.

There will be free Mexican bread (pan demuertos) and Mexican hot chocolate. Participate in games such as laloteria(bingo), elgallito (stomp the balloon) and musical chairs.

Additionally, Latino Cohort students will be volunteering for the fourth year in a row at the Nevada State Museum on Nov. 2 to continue with the traditional celebration.

They are looking forward to this event, and they are inviting everyone to participate! said Latino Outreach Coordinator Lupe Ramirez.

For more information, phone 775-445-3215.