Laramie, WY – October 14, 2024 – Laramie Main Street is delighted to announce their inaugural Dia de Los Muertos event. Dia de Los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday that dates back 3,000 years and honors the souls of deceased loved ones with food, drink, and celebration.
“The idea for this new event came from Main Street’s goal to bring more culturally relevant programming to the community. We wanted to find ways to connect Downtown with the people who live here but aren’t always visible—Laramie’s Downtown belongs to everyone!”
Ana Castro, the Program Coordinator for Laramie Main Street Alliance, emphasizes the importance of this event for Downtown Laramie, stating, "The idea for this new event came from Main Street's goal to bring more culturally relevant programming to the community. We wanted to find ways to connect Downtown with the people who live here but aren't always visible--Laramie's Downtown belongs to everyone!"
On November 2nd, from 12-4pm, Laramie Main Street welcomes families and anyone who wants to celebrate or learn more about Dia de Los Muertos to Downtown Laramie. The downtown area between 1st and 2nd Street on Grand Ave. will be filled with festivities for all to enjoy and appreciate the holiday.
Dia de Los Muertos Laramie will feature meaningful ofrendas (beautifully crafted altars in remembrance of our dead), a vibrant mariachi band, fun arts and crafts, street vendors, and more. The movie Coco will also be shown the following day, November 3rd, at the Gryphon Theater. Doors will open at 2:30 pm with the movie starting at 3:00 pm.
Laramie Main Street is extremely grateful to hold this event and appreciates everyone who has lended a helping hand of support. Ana Castro highlights her gratitude, saying, “The overwhelming support from our community for this event has been truly heartwarming! With so many moving parts, none of this would be possible without the contributions of our sponsors, partners, and dedicated volunteers. We are in awe of our community and cannot wait for everyone to experience this event!”
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Laramie Main Street Alliance strives to preserve historic Downtown Laramie while enhancing its economic and social vitality.
Laramie Main Street Alliance is a 501 (c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, operating as part of the State of Wyoming’s “Wyoming Main Street” program under the Wyoming Business Council, guided by the principles of the National Main Street Program. More information can be found at laramiemainstreet.org