Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) presents “2024 Dia de Muertos,” New England’s largest multi-day “Day of the Dead Celebration”, offering a series of activities to immerse in this thoughtful tradition honoring our ancestors and deceased loved ones. This year VROCC marks its 12th year bringing this rich tradition for everyone to enjoy.
VROCC’s “Dia de Muertos” multi-day, multi-site series includes Altar installations and exhibitions, a Catrina’s Parade, a Festival, workshops, and lectures comprising spoken word, dance, music, theater, artmaking, technology, and culinary experiences.
Events will take place from October 2nd through November 3rd. 2024.
Every Wednesday from October 2nd to 23th
Telling Our Stories by Mosaics Mural making
Join us every Wednesday from October 2nd to October 23rd for a community gathering focused on mural creation using mosaics!
Every Saturday from October 12th to 26th
Volunteer opportunity to prepare the material and create the art for our altars.
Thursday, October 24th
Experience Dances welcome to join the Folklorico and Mexican Dance Rehearsal for the festival and the Parade on Sunday November 3rd.
Friday, October 25th
Noche de Catrinas, Literacy Calaveritas, catrinas costume contest, show light and more
Saturday, October 26th
Volunteer for the community altar installation at Central Sq. Park. Bring photos, flowers, LED candles, and meaningful items to help honor our loved ones.
Saturday, November 2nd
Join Us in Organizing the Day of the Dead Altars Exhibition at the ICA Watershed!
HUMAS was assigned by VROCC the task of organizing the temporary exhibition of Day of the Dead altars located at the ICA Watersheld on November 3rd! We invite you to join the celebration and contribute to the event organization.
How can you participate?
Collaborate in the logistics and production of the event, starting on October 11th.
Participate in the setup on November 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Support us during the event and teardown on November 3rd, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m.