San Rafael's 37th Annual Day of the Dead Celebration

Altars, a procession, and live cultural performances light up the Canal neighborhood at this free celebration.
San Rafael's belovedDay of the Deadcelebration returns for its 37th year on Saturday, November 7, from 3–9pm at theAlbert J. Boro Community Center at Pickleweed Park.
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Hosted by the multicultural Canal neighborhood community, this free celebration is rooted in Indigenous Mesoamerican traditions and welcomes everyone to honor loved ones and the continuing cycle of life.
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Expect colorful altars at the event (and in storefronts around downtown San Rafael), a procession through the Canal neighborhood, andlive cultural performancesthroughout the evening.
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Admission: Free
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Parking & Shuttle: Park free at the Marin Health and Wellness Campus (3240 Kerner Blvd., excluding the Cardenas lot) and hop on the Multicultural Center of Marin's free shuttle, running continuously from 3–9:30pm.