A Dia de Muertos in Paris at the Parc Floral, the festive event for Halloween

Celebrate Halloween in Paris with 'Un Día de Muertos à Paris' at the Parc Floral: workshops, exhibitions, concerts and Mexican gastronomy await you on November 4 and 5, 2023. Free admission.

Celebrate Halloween in Paris with Un Día de Muertos at the Parc Floral! A festive event to celebrate Mexican cultureon November 4 and 5, 2023 .

This free celebration, open to all, features a series of creative workshops, a painting exhibition, concerts, dancing, parades and more. For gourmets, a sales area will be reserved for sampling Mexican gastronomic specialties, and for craft enthusiasts, there will be an opportunity to admire and acquire Mexican handicrafts.

Embark on a trip to Mexico and discover the breadth and beauty of the Mexican tradition of the Festival of the Dead. This is one of the rare opportunities in the City of Light to discover and understand the rituals and symbolism of this Mexican festival.

One of the highlights of the event is undoubtedly the exhibition of the Altar de Muertos - a traditional Mexican altar dedicated to the dead. This impressive eight-metre altar is a true masterpiece, showcasing Mexican art and culture.

Creative workshops will also be offered throughout the event, giving participants the opportunity to create their own works of art inspired by Mexican tradition. Children can have fun smashing colorful piñatas, another popular tradition of Mexican culture.

Live concerts, lively dancing andlively parades complete the experience of this traditional Mexican festival. What's more, food lovers will be able to sample delicious Mexican specialties throughout the event.

Program:

Saturday, November 4, 2023

From 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Activities in pavilion 21

10:00 am: Opening.
12:00 & 13:00: Guided tours Altar de muertos / Traditional altar.
12:30 pm: Opening session La Visita - Ofrenda - installation. (Subsequent sessions at 1:30pm, 2:30pm, 3:30pm). By Juan Carlos Cedillo Gómez with the collaboration of Marisa Rubio.
Ollïn-ART exhibition: Painting, illustration, photography on the subject of "Un dia de muertos à Paris".
11.00 am to 3.30 pm: Creative workshops between pavilions 18 and 21 (see map on site): Piñatas, paper flowers, creation of paper Calaveritas, creation of alebrijes.

Activities in pavilion 18

10:00 am: Opening.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm: Various workshops: Piñatas, Cémpazuchitl flowers, calaveras, masks, make-up.
11:30 am: Piñata for children.
12h00: Dance lessons for children.
12:30 pm: Folkloric ballet.
12:40pm: Concert by Zahira Zairo/Samuel Ayala.
1:00 pm: Concert by Yolanda Preciado.
1:30 pm: Piñata for children.
1:50 pm: Ballet folklorique.
2:00 pm: Concert by Zahira Zairo/Samuel Ayala.
2:15pm: Ballet folklorique.
2:30 pm: Presentation of the association.
2:50 pm: Piñata for children.
3:00 pm: Parade "La Catrina & moi".
3:15pm: Ballet folklorique.
3:30 pm: "Danzón" baile class.
4:00 pm: "Tardeada" / "La Boum" evening.
16h40 : Folkloric ballet.
4.45pm: Exit from the hall.
5:00 pm: Park closes.

Sunday, November 5, 2023

From 10am to 5pm

Activities in pavilion 21

10:00 am: Opening.
12:00, 13:00 & 14:00: Guided tours Altar de muertos / Traditional altar.
11:30am: Opening session La Visita - Ofrenda - instalación(following sessions at 12:30pm, 1:30pm, 2:30pm). By Juan Carlos Cedillo Gómez with the collaboration of Marisa Rubio.
Ollïn-ART exhibition: Painting, illustration, photography on "Un dia de muertos à Paris".
11:00 am to 3:00 pm: Creative workshops between pavilions 18 and 21: Piñatas, paper flowers, creation of paper Calaveritas, creation of alebrijes (workshops are mostly prepared with recycled and/or biodegradable materials).

Activities in pavilion 18

10:00 am: Opening.
11:00 am to 3:00 pm: Various workshops: Piñatas, cémpazuchitl flowers, esqueletos, paintings, alebrijes, small masks, lotería game.
11:00 am to 4:00 pm: Face painting.
11:30am: "Agua, fuego" prehispánico ritual procession.
11:45 am: Folkloric ballet.
12.10pm: Piñata for children.
12.40pm: Concert by Zahira Zairo/Samuel Ayala.
1:00 pm: Folk dance.
1.15pm: Procession-ritual prehispánico "Tierra, viento".
1:30 pm: Piñata for children.
1:50 pm: Folkloric ballet.
2pm: Concert by Zahira Zairo/Samuel Ayala.
2.15pm: Ballet folklorique.
2:30 pm: Piñata for children.
2:50pm: Presentation of the association.
3.15pm: "La visita - Dance in Mexico".
3.35pm: Ballet folklorique.
3.50pm: "La Catrina & moi" fashion show.
4:00 pm: Piñata for adults.
4:15pm: "Tardeada" / "La Boum" evening.
16h40 : Folkloric ballet.
4:45pm: Exit from the hall.
5:00 pm: Park closes

Pleasenote: Workshops are largely prepared with recycled and/or biodegradable materials. The program is subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, please consult the on-site updates.

Due to the popularity of this celebration, we recommend arriving early to make the most of it. Come to the Parc Floral de Paris, pavilions 18 & 21, on November 4 and 5 to experience this great moment of culture and tradition.

How about experiencing the Fête des Morts Parisian-style and creating some wonderful memories?