On an annual basis, the Davis Cemetery District hosts a Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on our grounds. This celebration is one of the last Mesoamerican indigenous influenced rituals, honoring mother earth and all ancestors. This celebration is part of an effort to create a community, a sense of belonging, and global awareness of cultural richness in our multicultural society.
—–2025 Event Details—–
The Davis Cemetery District’s annual Día de los Muertos public altar was set up on Thursday, October 30th and will remain in place through November 2nd. In addition to the altar, we will display educational signage, gravesite cleaning supplies, and fresh marigolds for visitors to place on the graves of their loved ones.
We invite everyone to stop by, contribute to the altar, and reflect in the peaceful surroundings of the cemetery. For safety reasons, please refrain from placing open flames, incense, or alcohol on the altar.
Past Event Details
Thank You
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Dia de los Muertos community celebration. We had a wonderful turn out and can’t wait for next year. Recommendations on how to improve this event for next year. Please email Jess Smithers at jess@daviscemetery.org
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2024 Dia de los Muertos Program
This year’s Dia de los Muertos event will be held Saturday, November 2nd, from 10:00AM – 1:00pm. This year’s community partner/organizer is Zaid Arroyos, Intern for Yolo County Board of Supervisors District 4.
Educational and Informational Speakers: Kevin Johnson: Former dean of UC Davis Law School, and Chicano Studies Professor.
Art: Now through November 2nd, 2024, Gallery 1855 is featuring two extraordinary artists who are exhibiting Dia de los Muertos inspired art. Details regarding the artists can be found here.
Music: Mariachi performance by Mariachi del Valle.
Food Vendors: Purros Churros and Taquitos la Bombonera.
Craft Corner: This year’s craft corner will include professional face painting, sugar skull decorating, coloring, and temporary tattoos.
Vendors: This event will include a variety of vendors selling artisan items aligned with Dia de los Muertos.
Parking: The Pole Line Baptist Church has graciously approved the use of their parking lot for this event, which is located directly across the street from the cemetery. For the safety of our visitors walking our internal roadways, we strongly encourage you park in the Pole Line Baptist Church lot.
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2023 Dia de los Muertos Activities
