Milagro Theatre – Muertos & Altares Bike & Walking Tour

Muertos & Altares Bike & Walking Tour
Sat, Nov 1, 12:00 NOON – 3:00 PM
El Zócalo @ Milagro
The 5^th annual Altares y Muertos Bike & Walking Tour will begin at 12:00 Noon with bike/shoe decorating, with participants starting their tour at approximately 12:30 PM. Riders are invited to gather at El Zócalo @ Milagro (corner of SE Grand & SE Sixth Avenues) to view the first two altar displays. Milagro staff will give all riders a garland of artificial marigolds, whose orange and yellow colors are believed to represent sun and light, helping to guide spirits back to the world of the living. Día de los Muertos tradition calls for the building of ofrendas (altars) that often feature the deceased’s photographs, along with favorite things and other memorabilia. It is believed that the ofrendas allow departed souls to reunite with their living loved ones for this short but special window of time. This year’s bike ride marks a powerful transition – crossing the bridge to expand partnerships into the Northeast, uniting two neighborhoods through Mexican tradition, art, and collective memory. Riders are given maps, coordinated by The Street Trust, to follow a pre-determined route, stopping intermittently at participating businesses that are hosting altars for public viewing. The public is encouraged to dress in costume and decorate their bikes for the occasion.
Admission: Free

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