"Avenida de Altares is an immersive experience with a curated altar walk spanning from the intersection of Alum Rock Avenue and King Road to the entrance of Highway 101, culminating inside the plaza grounds. After the walk, community members were invited into La Plaza for a wide variety of activities including Day of the Dead-themed face painting, private tarot readings, local artisans and makers selling original creations, a costume contest and a picturesque cemetery installation."
"Festival attendees enjoyed world-class live music, family-friendly games, rides and activities, traditional Latin American artisans and the breathtaking altars created by community members paying homage to their deceased ancestors. This year's festival celebrates 30 years of tradition with the powerful theme Aqui estamos y no nos vamos a declaration of resilience, unity and cultural pride that continues to define the Fruitvale community."
Avenida de Altares at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose offered an immersive altar walk from Alum Rock Avenue and King Road to the Highway 101 entrance, culminating inside the plaza grounds. La Plaza featured Day of the Dead-themed face painting, private tarot readings, local artisans selling original creations, a costume contest and a cemetery installation. Hundreds participated in community events across San Jose and Oakland. Oakland's Dia de los Muertos Festival marked 30 years, drawing tens of thousands to Fruitvale for free, family-friendly celebrations with live music, rides, artisans and community-built altars honoring deceased ancestors under the theme Aqui estamos y no nos vamos.
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