Join us for a bilingual music performance to celebrate the Day of the Dead holiday!
Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Miss Cat of Mister John’s Music for an interactive, family-friendly program at the Anna C. Verna Playground in FDR Park on Saturday, November 2 from 12–2 PM.
Sing, dance, and even learn to play a new instrument in this bilingual musical program celebrating the popular Día de los Muertos holiday. There will be two programs, each roughly 45 minutes in length. Feel free to stop in anytime.
Interested in celebrating Día de los Muertos all weekend long? Check out some of our other events!
-Wednesday, October 30 from 4:00-6:00 PM: Community Art Workshop with Cesar Viveros (FREE, RSVP appreciated – adults only)
-Friday, November 1 from 6:00-9:00 PM: Gran Fiesta de los Muertos: Day of the Dead Celebration (FREE, please RSVP)
-Friday, November 1–Sunday, November 3: Art installation by Cesar Viveros up at FDR Park Boathouse — Guests are welcome to stop by and view the piece (Please note: Due to an Eagles game, there is paid parking at FDR Park starting at noon on 11/3. You can still walk into the park though.)
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
- Families are welcome to drop in anytime between 9:30-11:30 AM.
- All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- This event is entirely outside so please dress for the weather.
PARKING/GETTING THERE: The Anna C. Verna Playground is located across from the Olmstead Overlook. There is plenty of free parking near the playground. As always, never leave valuables in your car! If traveling by public transit, use SEPTA to travel to Broad Street Line’s NRG Station (last stop). The nearest Indego bike station is at Broad and Pattison.
QUESTIONS? Please reach out to programs@myphillypark.org
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