- Numerous groups around Utah will host Día de los Muertos events, starting this Sunday and extending through Nov. 2.
- The celebrations will variously feature ofrendas, La Catrina contests and cultural performances.
- Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is deeply rooted in Mexico and meant as a way of remembering dead relatives and friends.
SALT LAKE CITY — Día de los Muertos is more than three weeks away, but at least one of the many planned activities around Utah to mark the occasion is set for this coming Sunday.
Most activities come later, with many set for Nov. 2.
Día de los Muertos — Day of the Dead in English — is deeply rooted in Mexico and traditionally celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2 as a way of remembering dead relatives and friends. With the growing influence of Latino culture north of the border, it’s more and more common in the United States, and many organizations in Utah are hosting their own events…