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REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED

We’re grateful to receive overwhelming support and interest in our Dia de Muertos event this year! At this time, our registration and wait-list have closed, and we are not able to accommodate any additional guests. Due to capacity restrictions at our venue, event access will only be available to those who pre-registered and present tickets. Please refer to our events calendar for future event opportunities with El Programa.

¡La lucha sigue!

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Every year, El Programa hosts a Día de Muertos celebration to honor the life and legacy of those who have moved on to the next phase of existence.

This year our event will include:

• Performances by Ollin Yolliztli, a local Danza Azteca group, and Highland Ballet Folklorico, an elementary school-based dance group.
• Panchito Aguirre y su Mariachi Chapala
• Exhibition of community altars
• Catrina Pasarela, a fashion show featuring traditional Día de Muertos costumes
• Live muralist, Mario de Leon, capturing the essence of Día de Muertos
• Kid’s interactive activities
• Traditional food and drinks & more!

This is a perfect event to bring the whole family to learn, celebrate, and commemorate together!

Event Schedule

1:00pm  Doors Open
2:00pm  Opening remarks
2:30pm  Ballet Folklorico by Highland Elementary
3:00pm  Danza Azteca by Ollin Yolliztli
4:00pm  Catrina Runway
5:00pm  Panchito Aguirre y su Mariachi Chapala

Throughout the event there will also be:

– Free traditional food and drinks
– Live muralist, Mario de Leon
– Kid’s interactive activities to take home

Public Transportation

Maya Events Center is easily accessible by public transportation:

Bus # 21: get off at the NW Eastman & Burnside stop (Stop ID 10821)

Max Blue Line: get off at Gresham City Hall MAX Station and walk about 0.6 miles north on NW Eastman Pkwy or board on bus #21 going North.

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