Around this time of year throughout central and southern Mexico, waves of yellow, orange, and red blossoms of the flowering genus Tagetes, better known as “Cempasúchil” in Mexico or the “Aztec Marigold” in English-speaking countries, are harvested to celebrate one of Mexico’s most iconic festivities; Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. Dia
Just a day shy of Friday the 13th, the 13th annual Velorio, a celebration of Mexico’s Day of the Dead was observed and celebrated in Lincoln Park’s La Plaza de la Raza, the name for the plaza that is very fitting for the event. The music, art, vendors, food, and exhibitions were put together by