BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The Bakersfield Museum of Art will celebrate Dia de Los Muertos again this year with the 6th Annual Altares de Familia.
The event is a traditional Mexican tribute to remembering and honoring loved ones that have died.
"This is a family centered, cultural festival enjoyed and celebratd by people of all backgrounds," said Vicki Cruz with the BMOA. "Its vibrant color, celebratory ambiance and its strong ties to traditional folk art make it an artistic and meaningful experience."
The event is cosponsored by the Kern County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce this year, too.
Cruz said the traditional event is a great way for families to be creative by creating altars and cooking special foods to share with others.
The event will take place in the garden area at the museum and feature pices by students and community members.
Cruz said the event will also spill over to Mill Creek Park where there will be even more festivities and entertainment.
"You can enjoy traditional Aztec dancers, youth mariachi, Mexican folk dancing, Mexican cuisine, children's crafts area, cultural craft vendors, traditional calavera face painting and a music by Mento Buru to close the event," said Cruz.
The event is on Sunday at the Bakersfield Museum of Art and Mill Creek Park. Tickets are $3 per person, free children 6 & under.
The event will go from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.