Dia de los Muertos & Monster Factory

by Downtown Arts District

About the Project

Presented by the Downtown Arts District, the Dia de los Muertos event is a fun-charged block party that celebrates the traditional Mexican holiday, Dia de los Muertos & Halloween. In conjunction with the block party, CityArts Factory turns into Monster Factory, exhibiting works of art inspired by Halloween. Every year, more than 5,000 people gather on Pine Street to experience art, live music, delicious food, and live performances.

Some entertainment includes:

- Live Music from Ka Malinalli (Hispanic Folk music) and O Mi Lasa (Salsa music)
- Original Artwork by Local & National Artists themed in Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) & Halloween
- Macabre Cirque Performance by Phantasmagoria
- Readings by Shaman Kiyen
- Live Dance Performance by Florida Tribal Dance
- Face Painting by Central Florida Face Painting guild
- High energy performance by Salvador Live
- Kids Craft Area from 6pm-8pm Hosted by the Downtown Arts District’s Young Artist Group & Sam Flax

This event brings families of all cultures together for one artistic evening celebrating Dia de los Muertos. An event of this monstrous size requires many resources. YOU CAN HELP MAKE THIS YEAR'S EVENT BIGGER AND SCARIER THAN EVER! Your generous ghoulish gift helps support:

$5,000- Exhibit Space & Six performance groups

$500- Printing Costs

$660- power2give administrative & fiscal management fee

Total: $6,160

Matching Sponsors

Our generous sponsors will contribute $0.50 for every $1 donated to this project up to $2,053.33 ! (pending matching fund availability)

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