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Sunday, November 1st

11:30 am to 6pm - Free Event!

All activities will be happening at York Street Plaza in front of the Ottawa sign in the ByWard Market in Ottawa
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Enjoy and explore our artisan market, fascinating art exhibitions and delicious traditional Mexican food throughout the entire day.

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11:30 am
06:00 pm

12:00 pm
01:00 pm

Musical presentation of the Mariachi Salinas

1:00 pm 
2:00 pm

Traditional Mexican Dance performance by "Viva México" and dance workshop.

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Mexican food sampling at the Day of the Dead Festival visitors experience booth.  Enjoy delicious day of the dead bread, tamales, salsa and tortilla chips from Mi Cocina. Learn recipes and win fun prizes. 

1:00 pm
3:00 pm

Join us for a vibrant musical presentation by Dayan Salazar, celebrated Mexican singer!

2:00 pm
3:00 pm

A special presentation by the Folkloric Ballet of the Institute for Research and Dissemination of Traditional Dances of the State of Oaxaca.

3:00 pm
4:00 pm

4:00 pm
6:00 pm

Dance the afternoon away to the Latin rhythms of Banda Sabrosa!

KIDS ZONE

12:00 pm
5:00 pm

Free Children's Zone activities:

  • Piñata workshop

  • Sugar skull mask

  • Day of the Dead tiaras

  • Colour your world: learn about the Day of the Dead tradition through colouring

  • Carnival games

  • Free face painting from 12:00 to 1:00 pm .  Face painting will  continue with a fee charge by the artist

*Scheduling is subject to change at any time*

ByWard Market, Downtown Ottawa

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