Dia De Los Muertos on Sunday October 28

Celebrate Day of the Dead – Dia De Los Muertos – Sunday October 28 from 3 to 6 pm at the Reed Memorial Library in Carmel.

Festivities include face painting, crafts, a parade, art exhibit, traditional dances and songs. Light refreshments will be served.

Day of the Dead is a festive, colorful joyous time of celebration, which focuses on gatherings of family, and friends to remember loved ones who have passed away. The graves of the deceased are also visited and honored with offerings.

The Reed Memorial Library is bringing the celebration to Putnam County allowing local residents to participate in the same Mexican National holiday that is celebrated in Guatemala, Brazil and Spain where it is believed the spirit of the dead visit their families on October 31 and leave on November 2.

To add a remembrance of a deceased family member or friend or to Offering Altar display, please visit the library Monday, October 22 through Sunday, October 28. The Reed Library is located at 1733 Route 6 in the Hamlet Of Carmel, NY 10512 Tel: 845-225-2438.

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Submitted by Carmel, NY

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