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Dia de los Muertos & Diwali Art Fiesta

Celebrate Dia de los Muertos and Diwali Art in the Presidio!

A portrait of an  NPS ranger with candy skull face paint on for Dia de los Muertos.
Dia de los Muertos at the Presidio of San Francisco.

Myleen Hollero / Presidio Trust

What to Expect at This Event 

Families are invited to the Presidio Visitor Center on Saturday, November 2, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., to explore the traditions and cultural connections between two ancestral celebrations, Dia de los Muertos and Diwali. 

Come learn about the traditional foods, art activities, and participate in a fire ceremony.

Enjoy paper flower making, henna artwork, facepainting, and remember loved ones by sharing a special message to add to the altar and fire ceremony.

Interact with park staff through engaging activities shared through the Roving Ranger.  

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