Thank You | Day of the Dead Celebration

We want to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who made this beautiful celebration, full of culture, art, and tradition, possible.

The event began at 3 in the afternoon with a warm welcome to the community and an Andean music performance by LatiChayag. Miguel Martínez then shared the meaning and origin of this important date for our Latin American cultures. Community members participated with offerings and photographs of their loved ones, which they placed on the altar with care. We enjoyed pan de muerto (bread of the dead) prepared by Mrs. Priscila from Newport, along with tamales and traditional drinks.

During the afternoon we enjoyed:

🎉 Ballet Folclórico Oregon Coast

🎉 Ameyalmazatl Citlaltonal Mexica Aztec Dance Group

🎉 LatiChayag – Andean Music

🎉 Fernando Martínez and Zumba with Latin Studio Dance Fitness

🎉 Enchanted Willow Dancers

🎉 Face painting and children's activities

🎉 Artisans, local businesses, and community resource tables

🎉 Flu shots courtesy of Lincoln County Public Health

🎉 Free pan de muerto, tamales, and drinks for everyone

At the end, many people returned to the altar to take photos and pay tribute to those who always live in our hearts.

Special thanks to:

🌟 Ballet Folklórico Oregon Coast

🌟 Oregon Coast Arts Council

🌟 Miguel Martinez and Blanca Cabrera

And our community sponsors and partners:

🌟 Oregon Community Foundation

🌟 Food Share of Lincoln County

🌟 Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance

🌟 Oregon Health Authority

🌟 InterCommunity Health Network CCO

🌟 OSU Lincoln County Extension Service

🌟 La Juquilita Store 🌟 Newport Public Library

🌟 Lincoln County Health Department

🌟 La Roca Restaurant

🌟 And, above all, our volunteers, for their effort, time, and dedication. You are the heart and soul of this celebration.

Once again, thank you to all who attended and supported this celebration for keeping the tradition alive, for honoring our loved ones, and for strengthening our community.