Sánchez Farms’ fields have turned shades of gold and orange once again as Festival de Cempasúchil returns to Plant City, bringing flower fields, local vendors, cultural activities, and Día de los Muertos celebrations to the area through Nov. 2.
Located at 1390 South Forbes Road, the festival is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Admission is free, and parking is $10 per vehicle. Visitors can pay in cash or by card.
The festival celebrates the cempasúchil, the Mexican marigold traditionally associated with Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. The bright flowers play an important role in the annual celebration, honoring deceased loved ones and welcoming their memories into the lives of family and friends.
A Celebration of Flowers, Culture, and Remembrance
Día de los Muertos is a time for families to remember loved ones who have died through offerings, photographs, food, flowers, and other meaningful traditions. Rather than focusing solely on mourning, the celebration emphasizes the continuing connections between the living and those they remember.…