The Esperanza Peace and Justice Center welcomes you to our 30th annual Día de Muertos celebration honoring our antepasados at the Rinconcito de Esperanza (816 S. Colorado, San Antonio, TX 78207).

This FREE, family-friendly celebration, features over 20 unique community altars, cempasúchiles planted by la comunidad, and the beautiful community tapete. Dance to live music, and walk with us during our procession. Bring your friends & family to enjoy and take in la cultura and rich heritage of the Westside.

Bring flowers, candles, and reprinted photos of those who you want to make offerings to this year.

Email digital photos to ofrendas@esperanzacenter.org by October 30 to be included on the community altar.

The community procession goes through the Westside from the Rinconcito to the Alázan-Apache Courts joined by the danzantes Kalpulli Ayolopaktzin. Dress up like a calaca, bring instruments, and noisemakers and join us.

MujerArtes Cooperativa de Esperanza will be holding their annual Día de Muertos Exhibit and Sale starting October 25.

Exhibit Dates and Times:
Saturday, October 25
9 AM - 4 PM
Tuesday, October 28 - Friday, October 31,
9 AM - 4 PM
Saturday, November 1
4 PM - 10 PM

Music Line Up:
4 PM ...... DJ Alyson Alonzo
5 PM ...... Conjunto Heritage Taller
6 PM ...... Procession
7 PM ...... Panfilo’s Güera
8:00 PM ...... Eddie “Lalo” Torres y Su Conjunto
9:00 PM ...... Bene Medina y Conjunto Aguila
Calavera readings by Teatro Esperanza throughout the event.

Monday, October 20: 10 AM
Paper Flower Making with Lupe Segura

Tuesday, October 21: 5 PM
Sugar Skull Making with Jeannette

Wednesday, October 22: 10 AM
Polvorones Workshop with Rowena Paiz Lopez

Thursday, October 23: 5 PM
Paper Mache Calaveras Workshop with Jacob Mena

Thursday, October 30: 10 AM
Fresh Flower Prep Workshop with Lupe Segura