Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) presents “2024 Dia de Muertos,” New England’s largest multi-day “Day of the Dead Celebration”, offering a series of activities to immerse in this thoughtful tradition honoring our ancestors and deceased loved ones. This year VROCC marks its 12th year bringing this rich tradition for everyone to enjoy.
VROCC’s “Dia de Muertos” multi-day, multi-site series includes Altar installations and exhibitions, a Catrina’s Parade, a Festival, workshops, and lectures comprising spoken word, dance, music, theater, artmaking, technology, and culinary experiences.
Events will take place from October 2nd through November 3rd. 2024.
Join Us as a Volunteer for This Great Event! / Únete como Voluntario en Este Gran Evento!
Every Wednesday from October 2nd to 23th
Telling Our Stories by Mosaics Mural making
Join us every Wednesday from October 2nd to October 23rd for a community gathering focused on mural creation using mosaics!
- 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- VROCC: 282 Meridian St.,East Boston
Friday, October 11 and 18th
Join us to learn the art of Catrina makeup! Get ready to embrace the spirit of Día de los Muertos with our Catrina makeup workshops on Fridays, October 11 and 18th, as we prepare for the Día de Muertos festival on November 3rd!
- Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- VROCC: 282 Meridian St.,East Boston
Every Saturday from October 12th to 26th
Volunteer opportunity to prepare the material and create the art for our altars.
- 10 am – 2:00 pm
- VROCC 282 Meridian St, Boston MA
Thursday, October 24th
Experience Dances welcome to join the Folklorico and Mexican Dance Rehearsal for the festival and the Parade on Sunday November 3rd.
- Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Location: VROCC
Friday, October 25th
Noche de Catrinas, Literacy Calaveritas, catrinas costume contest, show light and more
- 6:00 p.m.- 10:00 pm
- VROCC 282 Meridian St, Boston MA
Saturday, October 26th
Volunteer for the community altar installation at Central Sq. Park. Bring photos, flowers, LED candles, and meaningful items to help honor our loved ones.
- 2:00 – 8:30 pm
- Central Sq. Park, East Boston.
Saturday, November 2nd
Join Us in Organizing the Day of the Dead Altars Exhibition at the ICA Watershed!
HUMAS was assigned by VROCC the task of organizing the temporary exhibition of Day of the Dead altars located at the ICA Watersheld on November 3rd! We invite you to join the celebration and contribute to the event organization.
How can you participate?
- Collaborate in the logistics and production of the event, starting on October 11th.
- Participate in the setup on November 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Support us during the event and teardown on November 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m.
- Every contribution and every volunteer makes a difference!
Register using this form:
Festival, Exhibition and Parade
Sunday, November 3rd
Event 1: ICA Exhibition – HUMAS
Exhibition of the altars at the ICA
- 10 am -4 pm
- ICA Watershed: 256 Marginal St., East Boston
Event 2: Viva La Vida Parade
- Starting at 1:00pm
- From Watershed ICA to Central Sq park
Event 3 : Dia de Muertos Festival
- Live Music and Vendors
- 1pm – 8pm
- Central Sq. Park
*There is no rain date*
SHUTTLE – ICA/ Central Sq. Park