"Avenida de Altares (Avenue of Altars) lights up the storefronts of Alum Rock Avenue and the two-storied theater of the Mexican Heritage Plaza. As the veil thins between past and present, 40 altars bridge these sacred connections-each holding an intentional space for visitors to reflect. Some altars invoke indigenous ancestors, some marry tradition and contemporary myths, others honor lives lost to injustice."
"Throughout the festival, culture-bearing dancers lead visitors along the avenue, beautiful catrinas stroll a curated vendor market, daring luchadores throw down in the ring, and Grammy-winning band Ozomatli concludes this 9th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration, proudly embracing East San Jose. Avenida de Altares Sat, Nov 1, 5:30pm, Free Mexican Heritage Plaza, San Jose"
Avenida de Altares lights the storefronts of Alum Rock Avenue and the two-storied theater of the Mexican Heritage Plaza. Forty altars bridge past and present, each offering an intentional space for reflection. Some altars invoke indigenous ancestors, some combine tradition with contemporary myths, and others honor lives lost to injustice. Culture-bearing dancers lead visitors along the avenue while catrinas stroll a curated vendor market. Luchadores perform in the ring. Grammy-winning band Ozomatli concludes the ninth annual Día de los Muertos celebration, embracing East San Jose. The celebration takes place Saturday, November 1 at 5:30pm with free admission at Mexican Heritage Plaza.
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