Day of the Dead Celebration at Riverview Farmers Market

Sun Nov 3, 2024
10:00am to 2:00pm ET
Age: All
Price: Free
Location:
Riverview Park
498 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ, 07307
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Rejoice in the annual Day of the Dead Celebration at the Riverview Farmers Market. The event features free family entertainment, face painting, juggling, live music, a lineup of more than 30+ vendors, and more.

Local Mexican-American artist Santiago Cohen is the visionary artist behind the giant skeleton puppet parade (12pm) and is joined by traditional Mexican dance group Sueño Americano and Mariachi Oro de Mexico.A community Ofrenda (altar) is built in the gazebo, available from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.

The community is encouraged to bring photos or offerings to lost loved ones to contribute to the Ofrenda. The Riverview Neighborhood Association hosts their annual Pet Costume Contest during the celebration. Judging begins at 1pm. Please arrive early to register.

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