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ICE raids in Chicago have cast a pall over Halloween and Día de los Muertos celebrations, causing fear and somberness in communities, with many feeling that the festivities are subdued due to immigration enforcement actions and raids.
Various events in North Jersey will celebrate Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, a traditional Mexican celebration honoring deceased loved ones. Activities include art nights, community altars, live music performances, children's art activities, food trucks, and marketplace. Events will take place in Clifton, Montclair, East Rutherford, Mountain Lakes, and Newark.
Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a celebration in Latin American countries, mainly Mexico, to honor and remember deceased family members. It takes place on November 1-2 and is seen as a way to bridge the gap between the living and the dead. Families create ofrendas, or alters, with clothing, photos, food, and favorite items of their loved ones. The celebration includes bright colors, smiling skulls, Marigold flowers, papel picado, sugar skulls, and pan de muerto.
Thousands of people attended the annual Dia de los Muertos festival in Oakland's Fruitvale neighborhood, making it the second largest celebration of its kind in California. The event featured over 250 vendors offering food, art, and business products, as well as family-friendly activities such as soccer games, a Lowrider car show, and music and dance performances. The festival showcased nearly 30 large altars adorned with marigolds, skull decorations, and colorful Mexican banners, honoring loved ones who have passed away. Participants emphasized the importance of keeping the tradition alive and remembering their loved ones.