A kick-off party for Denison's Dia de los Muertos and Art Walk will be hosted at the Peanut Gallery, 114 N. Houston (next to the Katy Depot), Friday, November 2 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Come see the 4000+ crafted bones installation for the One Million Bones Project by SOSU students (organized by Patty Ozebek) and watch while artists paint 4 foot X 8 foot Dia de los Muertos panels for the November 3 festival. Also the public will be able to view Dia de los Muertos altars on wheels, skeletal puppets, and several giant puppets that will be part of the parade.

Peanut Gallery

Dia de los Muertos is a time when the remembrance of family, friends, and life are celebrated. The observance of Dia de los Muertos dates from pre-Columbian times. The celebration is also referred to as Day of the Dead because two important days November 1 All Saints’ Day and November 2 All Souls’ Day ceremoniously and festively honors those who have died.

In downtown Denison, activities have been planned for all day on Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4 in celebration of Dia de los Muertos and Art Walk.