SEATTLE — Seattle’s Pike Place Market will host its first-ever Día de Muertos celebration on Friday.
The historic district will be adorned with colorful altars, there will be folklórico performances, live music, authentic Mexican cuisine, Lucha Libre wrestling, local artists and makers, and a community parade through downtown.
The event will close with an evening procession featuring “larger-than-life puppets, costumed participants, music, and community members honoring loved ones and celebrating Hispanic and Latine culture and traditions,” according to a news release.
The event will run from noon until 9 p.m.
Schedule of events
Don’t want to miss the fun? Here’s a look at what time each event will take place.
Noon - 5 p.m. Mexican artists, makers, businesses marketplace, and face painting by Catrinas Parade PNW
Noon - 7 p.m. Authentic Mexican cuisine
Noon - 9 p.m. Public altars honoring loved ones and pets, including a special pet altar
Noon - 9 p.m. Live music and performances on the Main Stage
3 - 5 p.m. Lucha Libre wrestling in Pike Plaza
4 - 6 p.m. Folklórico performances
5 p.m. Welcome remarks from Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Seattle Office of Economic Development Director Beto Yarce, Consul Head Victor Hugo López Ortega -- Consulate of Mexico in Seattle, and Rachel Ligtenberg -- President & CEO of Pike Place Market PDA
6:30 p.m. Día de Muertos parade through Pike Place Market. Parade will run along Western and First Avenue, turning on Lenora and Union.