Hispanics of Today and Tomorrow are excited to invite you and your family to their annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration in downtown Emporia!
The Dia de Los Muertos holiday, which is celebrated mostly in Mexico on November 1 and 2, is like a family reunion—except ancestors that have passed are the guests of honor. Day of the Dead is a joyful time that helps people remember the deceased and celebrate their memory.
Modern observances vary from region to region. In some rural areas, families adorn grave sites with candles, marigolds, and the favorite foods of deceased relatives in an attempt to persuade the loved ones to return for a family reunion. In urban areas, people take to the street for festive celebrations and indulge in the consumption of food and alcohol. Some wear wooden skull masks known as calacas. Many families build altars, called ofrendas, in their homes, using photos, candles, flowers, and food.
This event is a partnership between Hispanics of Today & Tomorrow (H.O.T.T.) and Emporia Main Street. Start the day off with the Dia De Los Muertos Parade at 10:30 am. The parade starts at 7th Avenue and runs North on Commercial Street to 11th Ave . After the parade, take part in the Emporia Main Street Downtown Trick or Treat and Costume Contest until 12:30 pm then head over to the celebration in the 800 & 900 blocks of Commercial Street. The event includes traditional music, food, and Dia de Los Muertos fun and Merchandise. Proceeds from this event go to educational funds to the local Hispanic community in the form of college scholarships. For more information on H.O.T.T. visit hottemporia.org.
To register to participate in the parade or to be a vendor at the event, keep scrolling.
Schedule of Events
10:30 am:
Parade of the Living Dead (begins at 7th and Commercial and ends at 11th and Commercial). Click here to register for the parade.
10:30 am-12:30 pm
Emporia Main Street's Trick or Treat (more info to come)
10:30 am - 5pm:
Celebration is in the 800/900 Blocks of Commercial Street. Food, music, face painting, crafts, and much more!
Register to be a Vendor
A booth fee is $75.00 for a booth space of 12 x 15. Vendors are responsible for their own tables, tents, extention cords and powerstrips. Streets will close at 8:00 a.m. Vehicles will be allowed entrance to unload until 10 am. Any arrivals after 10 a.m. will have to carry their items into the event area.
All booths must be fully functional by 10:30 a.m.
Electricity will be provided for an additional $10 charge and will be on a first come first serve basis. This is one household plug in. No Powerstrips. No loud generators with heavy exhausts will be allowed.
La tarifa por puesto es de $75.00 por un espacio de 12 pies por 15. Los proveedores serán responsables de sus propias mesas, carpas, cables de extensión y tomas de corriente. Las calles se cerrarán a las 8:00 a.m. Se permitirá la entrada de vehículos para descargar hasta las 10 a.m. Todo el que llegue después de las 10 a.m. tendrá que traer sus artículos cargados al área del evento.
Todos los puestos deberán estar en pleno funcionamiento a las 10:30 a.m.
La electricidad se proporcionará por un cargo adicional de $10 y será por orden de llegada. Esto se refiere a un enchufe doméstico. No se permitirá regletas de enchufes (powerstrips). No se permitirán generadores ruidosos con escapes excesivos.
Fill out the form below or click for an printable application. Please turn printed apps into Emporia Main Street, 727 Commercial Street. There are no refunds for canceling your vendor registration.
Complete el formulario a continuación o haga clic para obtener una solicitud.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lKKOC78YzuipsW60YoQT36IBUAJLsyWLnoF5o3tRlTQ/edit?usp=sharing
All Vendors must comply with the Kansas Department Tax Standards. Please click on the tax docs below to print off your forms.
Todos los proveedores deben cumplir con las normas fiscales del Departamento de Kansas. Haga clic en los documentos fiscales a continuación para imprimir sus formularios.
Dia de los Muertos Vendor Application & Payment
Registered Vendors
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