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The Viernes Cultural Committee
invites you to participate in a community celebration of art, tradition, and culture
commemorating the Day of the Dead.

Watsonville Plaza

November 2 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Viernes Cultural is a series of exciting cultural and educational events that will be presented the first Friday of the month at the Plaza next to the Watsonville Farmers Market.

Events & Offerings

The White Hawk Indian Council will open the event with a traditional blessing and danza

The folkloric dance troupe Semillas de Esperanza will carry you off to the traditions of Veracruz, México with their colorful dances

Sangre Antigua will fill you with joy as they take you on a diverse musical journey down the paths of our latinamerican pueblos

Esperanza del Valle will honor the lives of our ancestors in a traditional and communal danza, encouraging the public to participate

Students from local schools will have you laughing your socks off with their traditional and contemporary Calaveras

Members of the organizations LLL, Somos, Latino LGBT, y YWCA-LyLyA will create an Exhibition of Luminarias in remembrance of the Women of Juarez, LGTB victims of violence and other victims of social injustices

Community organizations and local artists including Justino Hernández and María Luisa Pérez will create altars in honor of the spirits of their departed loved ones. Community members are invited to create an altar or bring photos, mementos, or flowers to place on the community altar

Mask making workshops will be presented on October 24 and November 1st, 5:30 pm at La Manzana Resource Center by renowned artist, José Ortiz and Hijos del Sol

Free Bread of the Dead & Champurrado

This is a community based effort working toward community participation and development through visual art, music, dance, theatre, and the spoken word. We invite all local artists, community members and organizations to participate in this and future events. This event is sponsored by the Community Alliance for a Sustainable Economy, The Santa Cruz Arts Council, Migrant Education Region XI, YWCA, Pajaro Valley Arts Council and La Manzana Community Resources.