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SUMMARY:Catrina Procession (Gastown) & Closing Ceremony (Latin Plaza HUB)
DESCRIPTION:The Catrinas Procession at Granville Island is a living tribute
  to the rich cultural heritage of Mexico's Día de los Muertos. Rooted in p
 re-Hispanic traditions and popularized by artist José Guadalupe Posada\, L
 a Catrina represents a powerful symbol of death as part of life — an invi
 tation to honor ancestors with joy\, art\, and remembrance. During the proc
 ession\, participants don elaborately painted skull faces and ornate costum
 es\, transforming Granville Island into a vibrant stage of cultural storyte
 lling. Each Catrina embodies a connection between generations\, celebrating
  the lives of those who have passed while preserving ancestral memory. The 
 parade combines music\, dance\, and ritual\, reflecting centuries-old pract
 ices that blend indigenous beliefs with Catholic All Saints' traditions. It
  is more than a spectacle — it is a communal act of cultural continuity\,
  remembrance\, and identity\, inviting all to engage with Latin American he
 ritage in a deeply meaningful way.
LOCATION:Catrina Procession: Gastown\, meeting point Abbott St & Cordova St
 . Closing Ceremony: Latin Plaza HUB
DTSTAMP:20260930T113705Z
DTSTART:20261103T010000Z
DTEND:20261103T023000Z
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