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Day of the Dead parade through downtown Rochester
Mon, Oct 29th, 2012
Posted in Rochester Features
Posted in Rochester Features
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David Kotsonas, Kari Dunn and Winona Underwood at last year’s parade. Photo by Nate Langworthy
After the jack-o-lanterns have gone dark and the trick-or-treaters have gone home and dug into their bag of loot, Rochester will have another opportunity to celebrate the world of ghosts – this time, perhaps more familiar and kinder ones.
Deceased friends and family will be remembered and celebrated during the second annual Day of the Dead festivities in Rochester. Day of the Dead is traditionally a Mexican holiday which begins at sundown of All Saints Day and continues through the following day.
Organizers say the holiday offers people a time to remember their loved ones who have passed away with a full range of emotions. Kari Dunn noted that difficulty in talking about the dead poses obstacles for fully appreciating their lives.
“We don’t have anything to fall back on when loved ones die,” she said. “This is about respecting their memory and making it part of our lives.”
Revelers will take to the streets in costume on Friday evening; leaving from the Rochester Civic Theater at 6 pm. Organizers will be at the theater two hours beforehand to assist with face painting and parade staging. The group will proceed to the garage of Smart Ride Ecotaxi, where traditional alters honoring loved ones who have passed from this life will be on display. These alters often include candles, photographs, and items that the deceased enjoyed during their lifetimes.
Building on last year’s parade and celebration, which drew approximately 40 participants, the festivities will continue into the weekend. The Rochester Public Library will host an open house (10am-noon, 2-4 pm) to learn about and enjoy traditional holiday activities, such as mask making and coloring sugar skulls. The Rochester Art Center will also celebrate from 1 to 4 Saturday afternoon with activities during family day. Artists have created murals in the Rochester skyways to celebrate the holiday.
Dunn had formerly lived in Missoula, Montana, which has had an annual Day of the Dead celebration for years.
“Hopefully, in 20 years Day of the Dead in Rochester is something we’ll talk about and look forward to each year,” said Dunn.
“I thought about my mom all day,” said Jodeen Wink, who walked in the parade route last year wearing her mother’s embroidered scarf around her waist. “It’s also so much fun to get painted up and walk around town.”
Following the Friday’s parade, there will be more celebration with musicians and artists on the Civic Theater patio, starting at approximately 7 pm.
Deceased friends and family will be remembered and celebrated during the second annual Day of the Dead festivities in Rochester. Day of the Dead is traditionally a Mexican holiday which begins at sundown of All Saints Day and continues through the following day.
Organizers say the holiday offers people a time to remember their loved ones who have passed away with a full range of emotions. Kari Dunn noted that difficulty in talking about the dead poses obstacles for fully appreciating their lives.
“We don’t have anything to fall back on when loved ones die,” she said. “This is about respecting their memory and making it part of our lives.”
Revelers will take to the streets in costume on Friday evening; leaving from the Rochester Civic Theater at 6 pm. Organizers will be at the theater two hours beforehand to assist with face painting and parade staging. The group will proceed to the garage of Smart Ride Ecotaxi, where traditional alters honoring loved ones who have passed from this life will be on display. These alters often include candles, photographs, and items that the deceased enjoyed during their lifetimes.
Building on last year’s parade and celebration, which drew approximately 40 participants, the festivities will continue into the weekend. The Rochester Public Library will host an open house (10am-noon, 2-4 pm) to learn about and enjoy traditional holiday activities, such as mask making and coloring sugar skulls. The Rochester Art Center will also celebrate from 1 to 4 Saturday afternoon with activities during family day. Artists have created murals in the Rochester skyways to celebrate the holiday.
Dunn had formerly lived in Missoula, Montana, which has had an annual Day of the Dead celebration for years.
“Hopefully, in 20 years Day of the Dead in Rochester is something we’ll talk about and look forward to each year,” said Dunn.
“I thought about my mom all day,” said Jodeen Wink, who walked in the parade route last year wearing her mother’s embroidered scarf around her waist. “It’s also so much fun to get painted up and walk around town.”
Following the Friday’s parade, there will be more celebration with musicians and artists on the Civic Theater patio, starting at approximately 7 pm.
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