The fifth annual Día de Muertos community celebration in Fort Collins took place from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, in Old Town Square, drawing in a large number of attendees.
The celebration was hosted by three local organizations: the Black, Indigenous and People of Color Alliance; Fuerza Latina; and the Fort Collins Community Action Network. It was a completely free event open to all community members.
The tradition of Día de Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, is rooted in Indigenous and Spanish Catholic ceremonial practices and offers a unique perspective on the loss of loved ones, according to the Library of Congress.
Carla Vogel, event attendee and Fort Collins resident, said she believes in the benefit of Día de Muertos, especially following the passing of her husband, Barry, on Oct. 27 of last year…