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SUMMARY:Day of the Dead Celebration Hosted by Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Day of the Dead Celebration Hosted by Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc.Share This Story\nThe Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc. invites you to a vibrant and heartfelt Day of the Dead celebration at The Forks on November 2\, 2024. This cultural event honors the rich traditions of Mexico\, bringing together the community to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed away. \nActivities \nAGENDA \n4:00 – WELCOME \n4:30 – STORY TIME: LEARNING ABOUT “EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” BOOK TOUR\, BOOK SALE AND BOOK SIGNING BY AUTHOR ALEJANDRA DÍAZ ROMÁN. \n5:30 – PIANO PERFORMANCE BY LUCAS DAVID REYNA ARIAS\, SOUNDING BOARD ACADEMY STUDENT\, WESTERN CLASSICAL AND LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC \n5:45 – LITTLE FACES OF MEXICO\, DANCE PERFORMANCE \n6:45 – PAINT NITE BY GUSTAVO CORREA\nC$10 RSVP AT: VICEPRESIDENT@MEXYCANMB.CA \nThe article continues below \nThe Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc. invites you to a vibrant and heartfelt Day of the Dead celebration at The Forks on November 2\, 2024. This cultural event honors the rich traditions of Mexico\, bringing together the community to remember and celebrate loved ones who have passed away. \nActivities (To Be Announced)\nAGENDA \n4:00 – WELCOME \n4:30 – STORY TIME: LEARNING ABOUT “EL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS” BOOK TOUR\, BOOK SALE AND BOOK SIGNING BY AUTHOR ALEJANDRA DÍAZ ROMÁN. \n5:30 – PIANO PERFORMANCE BY LUCAS DAVID REYNA ARIAS\, SOUNDING BOARD ACADEMY STUDENT\, WESTERN CLASSICAL AND LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC \n5:45 – LITTLE FACES OF MEXICO\, DANCE PERFORMANCE \n6:45 – PAINT NITE BY GUSTAVO CORREA\nC$10 RSVP AT: VICEPRESIDENT@MEXYCANMB.CA \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nONGOING ACTIVITIES\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDAY OF THE DEAD ALTAR DISPLAY\nDAY OF THE DEAD BREAD FOR SALE\nPROFESSIONAL FACE PAINTING\nCRAFT ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS\nVENDORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\nDate: November 2\, 2024\nLocation: The Forks\, Event Room (Upper Level\, room 201)\nTime: 4 PM – 10 PM\n\nMark your calendars and join the community for a day filled with culture\, remembrance\, and community spirit. For more information\, visit the Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc.1. \nCelebrate life and honor the memories of those who have passed at this unforgettable event. See you there! \n\nPlease note: This blog post is for informational purposes only. Winnipeg for Free is not associated with The Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc. in any manner. Confirm program details and availability directly with The Mex y Can Association of Manitoba Inc..  \n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Events\n\n	\n		\n		\n		\n			\n					\n							03\n							May\n							2026\n							\n							\n				\n		\n			Narcisse Snake Dens 2026See thousands of red-sided garter snakes gather at the Narcisse Snake Dens during Manitoba’s incredible spring mating season. 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URL:https://wpgforfree.ca/event/day-of-the-dead-celebration-hosted-by-mex-y-can-association-of-manitoba-inc/
LOCATION:The Forks Market\, 1 Forks Market Road\, Winnipeg\, R3C 4L9\, CA
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