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.
Timeline
Every Wednesday between October 2nd and 23th
- Activity: Mural making Mosaics ( Telling our stories)
- Goal: Complete the mural by October 23rd. And install on Saturday October 26th
- Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Location: VROCC
Friday October 11 and 18th
- Activity: Catrina makeup workshops for volunteers helping on Sunday, November 3rd
- Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Location: VROCC
Saturday October 12th
- Activity: Organizing Material
- Goal: Organize material and Basement for Dia de Muertos activities and Festival
- Time: 10 am – 2:00 pm
- Location: VROCC
Every Saturday from October 12th to 26th
- Activity: Mojiganga Making / ( mosaics)
- Goal: Upgrade Catrinas, Skulls & Judas stored in the basement and create 2 Mojigangas
- Time: 12 am – 2:00 pm
- Location: VROCC
Thursday October 24th
- Activity: Folklorico and Mexican Dance Rehearsal for the festival and the Parade on Sunday November 3rd. (Experienced dancers are welcomed to join)
- Time: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
- Location: VROCC
Friday, October 25th
- Activity: Night of the Catrinas with Illuminus at VROCC
- Location: 8 pm lights at VROCC, 9 pm after hours
- Details: Cash Bar only, DJ, and Catrinas Contest
Sunday, November 3rd
Event 1: ICA Exhibition – HUMAS
- Activity: Exhibition of the altars at the ICA
- Time: 10-4pm event
- Location: ICA Watershed 256 Marginal St. East Boston
Event 2: Viva La Vida Parade from ICA to Central Sq. Park
- Leave at 1:00 pm: Dance and music groups
Event 3 :Central Sq. Park Dia de Muertos Festival
- Live Music, Catrinas Parade, Dance, Vendors ( trucks)
- Location: VROCC and Central Sq.park
- Time: 1 pm – 8 pm
The Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) presents “2024 Día de Muertos”, New England’s largest multi-day Day of the Dead celebration. This year marks VROCC’s 12th anniversary of honoring this rich tradition, inviting everyone to connect with their ancestors and loved ones.
The event features altar installations, exhibitions, a Catrina Parade, festival, workshops, and lectures, encompassing music, dance, theater, art, technology, and culinary experiences.
Join us from October 2 to November 3, 2024.
