Celebraciones de la Gente

Experience the vibrant traditions of Mexican heritage at the 23rd Annual Celebraciones de la Gente! Join us for a weekend filled with color, culture, and celebration. Held in partnership with Flagstaff Nuestras Raíces, Celebraciones honors the spirit of Día de los Muertos with heartfelt remembrances and joyful festivities. Mariachi Agave de Tucson Enjoy cultural dances and music as you explore the brightly adorned ofrendas in the Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard, each a stunning display of love and memory. Savor delicious traditional foods and deepen your understanding of Dia de los Muertos through cultural presentations. Mariachi Agave de Tucson and Ballet Folklorico de Colores of Flagstaff will bring distinctive sounds and movement to the celebration. Children will delight in the creativity of sugar skull decorating and face painting. As the sun sets on Saturday, the courtyard transforms into a magical scene for Courtyard After Dark. Witness the glowing ofrendas under the night sky, indulge in sweet treats and beverages, and soak in the rich atmosphere. Celebraciones tickets are available in advance (see below) and at the door. Tickets to Celebraciones are good for the entire weekend, and include admission to the Museum: $20 General Admission, $10 MNA members, $8 youth, kids 9 and under free. Click a date below to purchase advance tickets. Saturday, October 24 Sunday, October 25 Celebraciones Schedule of Events Celebraciones de la Gente takes place in the Museum’s Jaime Major Golightly Courtyard with some activities inside the Museum as noted below. Kids can take part in crafts in the Babbitt Gallery. Face painting is available from noon-5 p.m. each day in the courtyard. There is no cost for face painting, however donations will be accepted. You must purchase a separate online ticket to take part in one of four sugar skull decorating workshops. The workshop cost $10 per participant. Click here for details and ticket links Saturday | October 24 10:00 a.m.: Museum and Celebraciones Open 10:30 a.m.: Mexican Loteria 11:00 a.m.: Sugar Skull Workshop (patio, ticket required) 11:00 a.m.: Ruben Hernandez 11:30 a.m.: Puppet Show (Discovery Room) 12:00 p.m.: Ballet Folklorico de Colores (outdoor stage) 1:30 p.m.: Calaveritas Poetry (Lockett Gallery) 2:00 p.m.: Puppet Show (Discovery Room) 2:30 p.m.: Mariachi Agave de Tucson (Branigar/Chase auditorium) 3:10 p.m.: Cultural Talk | Ofrendas 101 (Branigar/Chase auditorium) 4:00 p.m.: Sugar Skull Workshop (patio, ticket required) 5:00 p.m.: Courtyard After Dark 6:00 p.m.: Mariachi Agave de Tucson 8:00 p.m.: Museum and Celebraciones Close Sunday | October 25 10:00 a.m.: Museum and Celebraciones Open 10:10 a.m.: Mariachi Madereros de NAU 10: 30 a.m.: Mexican Loteria 11:00 a.m.: Ballet Folklorico de Colores (outdoor stage) 11: 30 a.m.: Puppet Show (Discovery Room) 12:00 p.m.: Sugar Skull Workshop (patio, ticket required) 12:00 p.m.: Ruben Hernandez 1:00 p.m.: Mexican Loteria 1:30 p.m.: Cultural Talk |Ofrendas 101 2:00 p.m.: Sugar Skull Workshop (Patio, ticket required) 2:30 p.m.: Puppet Show (Discovery Room) 3:30 p.m.: Mariachi Agave de Tucson (Branigar/Chase auditorium with procession to the courtyard) 4:30 p.m.: Closing Ceremony 5:00 p.m.: Museum and Celebraciones Close