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Gran Inauguración- Ofrenda Comunitaria Día de los Muertos

Grand Opening- Community Ofrenda Day of the Dead
2026-10-10 10:30:00 2026-10-10 12:00:00 America/Chicago Gran Inauguración- Ofrenda Comunitaria Día de los Muertos Gran inauguración de la exhibición de la "Ofrenda comunitaria del Día de Muertos " ven, participa y conoce más sobre esta tradición popular mexicana. Tendremos mucha diversión. En inglés y español. Main Library - Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Saturday, October 10
10:30am - 12:00pm

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Meadows Community Rooms ABC

Gran inauguración de la exhibición de la "Ofrenda comunitaria del Día de Muertos " ven, participa y conoce más sobre esta tradición popular mexicana. Tendremos mucha diversión. En inglés y español.

¡Sé parte de la ofrenda! envía una foto digital de un ser querido antes del 1 de octubre. Envíalo por correo a:photos@gailborden.info o por texto al 847-857-7740 incluye tu teléfono, tu nombre y el de la persona de la foto.

Grand Opening of the Day of the Dead Community Ofrenda Exhibit

Grand opening of the "Ofrenda comunitaria del Día de Muertos" exhibit. Come, participate and learn more about this Mexican cultural tradition. We will have lots of fun. In English and Spanish.

Be part of the ofrenda! Send a digital photo of a loved one that you want to be on our display by October 1. Send by email to: photos@gailborden.info or by text to: 847-857-7740. Include your name, loved one’s name, and your phone number. 

AGE GROUP: | Family | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | En Espanol |

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