Crowds fill Oakland Museum for Dia De Los Muertos Celebration this weekend--see the photos

Published on Sunday, October 24, 2010
Last updated on 07:27AM, Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Photo by Eric K. Arnold/EKAphotography

Hundreds of people came out to the Oakland Museum this past Saturday for the Dia De Los Muertos/Day of the Dead Celebration.

There were musicians, crafts people, food vendors and a great exhibit - VIVO: Days of the Dead 2010. In addition to the gallery show, there was dance by Besh Beni and Chan Kahal, music by SonRisas and Ixim Tinamit and ceremonies with Ernesto Olmos.

Visitors also made their own masks, calaveras and tin ornaments.

Want to enjoy it again? See the pictures.

Want to see what you missed? These are killer photos.

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