A chance to honor lost loved ones on ‘Day of the Dead’

The celebration known as Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead honors family, community and loved ones who have passed away.

A Minnesota Latino-led nonprofit is hosting its annual recognition of the day at an event at the Midtown Global Market on Saturday.

In collaboration with Midtown Global Marketnon-profit organization LEADER will host the Nov. 2 event, which includes art workshops, a community altar, traditional dance and more.

Día de los Muertos begins November 1st and runs through November 2nd.

Carla Manzoni, director of arts and cultural engagement at CLUES, says in Mexico and some parts of Latin America, Día de los Muertos marks the day when loved ones who have passed away come back to visit the living.

“We embrace this beautiful celebration that brings us together and really helps us preserve the memories of our loved ones,” Manzoni said.

She said the celebration honors family, community and loved ones who have passed away and integrates indigenous and Catholic traditions.

“I remember my grandmother going to the graves of loved ones and cleaning and bringing flowers and really trying to remember the family members who are no longer with us,” Manzoni said.

The event is from 12 to 15