Day of the Dead draws thousands to Fruitvale – Oakland
Tagged: Al Dia, aztec, California, Day of the Dead, OaklandPosted on: October 29th, 2007
Thousands turned out Sunday for the 12th annual Dia de los Muertos — Day of the Dead — Festival in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood.
The festival, which ran nine blocks along International Boulevard, served as a day to honor lost loved ones and celebrate Latino culture. The event featured everything from traditional Aztec dance and live music to taco stands.
The diverse crowd, mostly families, teemed through the nine block area, which was closed to traffic, and sampled the variety of goods and foods offered by some 150 exhibitors and vendors. Event sponsor The Unity Council anticipated 100,000 people in attendance form around the Bay Area.”*
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Filed Under: 1. Hispanic News, Additional News, Community, Cultura
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