El Dia de los Muertos

San Antonio is on its way to becoming known as the premier destination for Dia de los Muertos celebrations. You can find a all sorts of free festivities happening around the city during this time, including a big celebration at La Villita and the Historic Pearl. See parades, altars, holiday foods, skulls made of sugar and marigolds, which are common "offerings" to departed loved ones on El Dia de los Muertos, or The Day of the Dead. Every November 2nd, this Mexican custom welcomes back for a day friends and family members who have passed away. Tastefully decorated graves help cemeteries shed their somber aspect, and participants dressed as skeletons take to the streets in the raucous calavera procession.