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Día de los Muertos Celebration

November 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm MST

A Celebration of Life, Love, and Memory. Join us for a vibrant Día de los Muertos Celebration at Park Place Mall on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Experience a day filled with color, creativity, and community as we honor the traditions of this beloved holiday through music, art, and remembrance.Center Court, Park Place Mall
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 5870 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711

Admission: Free and open to the public. RSVP HERE

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The Grand Community Ofrenda: A Collective Tribute

At the heart of the celebration stands a breathtaking community ofrenda — an altar of color, memory, and connection created by local artists and cultural collaborators.
Community members are invited to bring personal tributes, photos, or written remembrances to honor loved ones who have passed. Each contribution transforms the altar into a living, evolving work of art that celebrates both life and legacy.

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Performances that Bring Tradition to Life

Immerse yourself in the powerful rhythms and movement of mariachi and folklórico throughout the day, filling Center Court with sound, color, and energy.

Performance Schedule:

11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m. – Mariachi Innovación

11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 pm. – Ballet Folklórico Los Mextucaz

Each performance brings the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos to life—celebrating culture, joy, and remembrance.

Art in Motion: Live Painters at Work

Watch creativity unfold in real time as Jesse Perry and Pen Macias, two of Arizona’s celebrated artists, paint live from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Their works—rooted in the themes of remembrance and renewal—will be donated to Park Place as lasting reflections of community creativity and unity.

Family Activities and Creative Fun

Bring the whole family to explore hands-on art and cultural experiences throughout the day:

  • Face Painting: Transform your look with traditional calavera (sugar skull) designs by Sparkled Wings (Alheli), District97 Atelier (Tamiyah), and Ytzel Sanchez near the Kids Indoor Playground.
  • Custom Coloring Books: Take-home exclusive Día de los Muertos-themed coloring books featuring original illustrations.
  • Goodie Bags: The first 100 attendees to sign in will receive a complimentary Park Place goodie bag filled with surprises.

Art State Arizona is a nonprofit reimagining what’s possible when arts and culture are treated not as luxuries—but as essential infrastructure.

What began in 1997 as the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council, and later evolved into the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance, has grown into a statewide organization advancing creativity as a powerful force for community health, economic vitality, and social connection.

We are artists, cultural workers, educators, business leaders, healthcare professionals, and community organizers—uniting across sectors to shape an Arizona where the arts are integrated into every aspect of life.

Art State Arizona isn’t just a name. It’s a vision—of Arizona as a national leader in creative well-being, cultural innovation, and economic transformation through the arts. We’re here to make that vision real.

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  • Park Place Mall
  • 5870 E Broadway Blvd
    Tucson, AZ United States     + Google Map

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