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Follow on Google News | South Street Hosts the Return of Philadelphia's Day of the Dead Festival and ParadeSouth Street Headhouse District announces the resurrection of the Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival and Parade, on Sunday, November 2, 2014, starting outside Philadelphia Magic Gardens (1020 South Street) and ending on the 400 block.
By: Aversa PR “After all these years, we are proud to bring this beloved festival and parade back to Philadelphia,” Children and adults are encouraged to come in costume and share food, art, music and fun with their extended community, both living and dead. Starting at 1:30pm, participants can gather at Philadelphia’ Once the procession hits the 400 block, the festival comes to life with music, song and performances from the following: * Mariachi Pedro Villaseñor (1:45pm to 2:30pm) * Los Straitjackets (2:45pm to 3:30pm) * Fuego Nuevo (3:30pm) * Tonantzin Coatlicue (3:45pm to 4:15pm) * Grupo de Danza Nuevo Mexico (4:30pm to 5:00pm) * Grupo Cenzontle (5:15pm to 5:45pm) * Ensemble de Folklore de la Escuela de Música del Estado de Hidalgo (6:00pm to 7:00pm) The world’s number one instrumental combo, Los Straitjackets, will perform a special preview prior to their show at World Café Live that night where they will perform with the legendary Deke Dickerson in promotion of their new album Los Straitjackets: Additionally, participants can enjoy face painting, art demonstrations with Joel Garcia from the Eyes Gallery, Frido Kahlo look-alike contest hosted by the Eyes Gallery, skull tile making, and food and drink from Baron Von Schwein, Copabanana, Farm Truck, Las Bugambilias,Tuk Tuk Real and Woolly Mammoth. All festival activities will take place on the 400 block, which will be closed to traffic. Leading up to the Day of the Dead, stop by the Headhouse Square Fountain this week to visit an ofrenda hosted by Brujo de la Mancha (artist, musician, and traditional Aztec dancer). This altar will serve as a place for the community to place objects to honor their loved ones and will include a set of pre-Columbian sculptures provided by Nazbalam, Cascada del Jaguar. The Day of the Dead Festival and Parade is presented by South Street Headhouse District with support from the Consulate of Mexico in Philadelphia and the Mexican Cultural Center. Guidance is being provided by original organizers, Isaiah and Julia Zagar of Philadelphia’ All activities are free and open to the public. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go. Beer and cocktails are available for those 21 and up, with valid identification. For schedule updates and additional activities, visit www.southstreet.com, follow @officialsouthst on Twitter or call (215) 413-3713 (tel:%28215%29% End
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