A deep dive into the dishes that define Dia de los Muertos in Alabama

Alabama News Center | November 1, 2024 @ 8:28 am

By: Eric Velasco

Día de los Muertos, the Mexican celebration when the dead are believed to come back for a visit, is marked with ofrenda altars, traditional music, folkloric dance and a ceremonial roll call of departed loved ones.

Coming on the heels of Halloween and All Saints Day, the Day of the Dead will be celebrated at Mexican restaurants and taquerias across Alabama.

Birmingham’s 22nd Día de los Muertos festival is set for Saturday, Nov. 2, starting at 3 p.m. at Sloss Furnaces. Advance tickets are $15 for ages 12 and older and $20 at the gate. Montevallo’s second annual Día de los Muertos festival is also Nov. 2 from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. Admission is free to the event at 620 Valley St. in Montevallo.

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