Thursday, November 2nd 2017 
Downtown Fort Lauderdale 4-10PM

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Performance schedules, food truck line up, craft vendors etc.

Skeleton Processional
Thursday, November 2nd Line Up @ 6pm/Step Off @ 6:30pm
Sponsored by Riverwalk, City of Fort Lauderdale, Puppet Network & Puppet Guild of South Florida
Processional begins at Huizenga Plaza
Check out the 2017 processional map at Huizenga Plaza,
and continues to Revolution Live and the Forklorico Stage.
32 East Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 @ 6:30pm

This playful spectacle is the centerpiece of our event!  Our skeleton processional honors traditions where community members in skeleton costumes and masks meander through villages to visit the graves of their ancestors. Opened by the Consul General of Mexico and City Officials, mariachi musicians lead the way as this processional of thousands of skeletons streams from Huizenga Plaza west along Riverwalk.  It then heads north on SW 3rd Avenue, where the celebration continues at Revolution Live Entertainment Complex.

SKELETON KREWE LINEUP
“P” Indicates Giant Puppet

1  Low Rider Decorated Bicycles
2 Mariachi Mexico International
3 Grand Marshals
4 Memorials - Large Family Portraits 
5 Aztecas
5P 2016 Teotihuacan Float - Giant Aztec Temple of the Sun
6 Los Angelitos (Kids & Angels)
6P 2014 12’ Giant Dog & Cat Skeletons
6P 2013 8’ Dogs 
7 Conquistadors
8 Catrinas
8P 2012 13’ Giant Catrina Skeleton
9 Worlds Tiniest Skeleton Parade Floats & Kazoo Band
10 Sugar Sweet Skulls
10P 2011 - 9’ Tall Skeletons (13 Total)
11  Working Stiffs & Roller Derby Gang
12 Fridas, Dead Artists & Dead Musicians
12P 2013 16’ Giant Frida
12P  2013 9’ Spider Monkey
13 Sugar Skull Pirates
14 Skeleton Mermaids
15 Florida Animals
15P 2015 12’ Sea Turtle Skeleton 
15P 2015 13’ Alligator Skeleton
16 Luchadors
17 Creepy ‘n Wild Calavaras
17P 2010 9’ Tall Harvest Festival Puppets
18 Skeleton Circus Performers & Stilt Walkers
19 Brides & Grooms
19P 2011 Bride & Groom Giant Skeletons 
20 The Bad Apples Brass Band & Umbrellas
21 2015 17’  Mictlanticulti 
22 DOTD Art Bikes

To add your Skeleton Krewe - contact Jim@dayofthedeadflorida.com

Ofrendas & "Inspired by Frida" Exhibit
Sunday, October 1st - Thursday, November 2nd
Sponsored by Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, and 
Community Foundation Of Broward
Traditional community remembrance altars or “ofrendas” spring up, covered in photographs, hand painted papier maché skeletons, sugar skulls, marigolds, trinkets, food for the dead and candles.  Our main location for ofrendas is at the New River Inn from 12-4pm.  To participate with your own ofrenda, visit our OFRENDA page.

OFRENDA EXHIBIT LOCATION oldfortlauderdale.org
New River Inn, Fort Lauderdale Historical Society, 231 SW 2nd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Craft Crypt

Thursday, November 2nd 5-10pm
Sponsored by Tortuga Tile Works, Corona  & Jose Cuervo.

Check out the 2017 Craft Crypt Line Up
Over 20 top handmade independent craft artists in the Southeast, converge to present their Dia de los Muertos inspired work in this fanciful bazaar this year in 2 locations at Revolution Live AND America’s Backyard.  Founded and curated by LuRu, owner of Tortuga Tile Works, the Craft Crypt presents one of the best ways to bring a unique artisan DOTD creation home with you.

CRAFT CRYPT LOCATIONS: Parking Lot North of Revolution Live @ 5-10pm
Folklorico Stage
Thursday, November 2nd 6-10pm
Sponsored by Koffee Kult & TV Aztecas
Experience spectacular Mexican and Latin American performance traditions from Danza Azteca, Folklorico and Mariachi.  At 9:15pm, experience an energized performance by Mariachi Mexico Internacional who have been featured on international television. 

Thursday, November 2nd - Stage Schedule:
Lineup TBA

FOLKLORICO STAGE LOCATION: SW 3rd Avenue & Broward Boulevard @ 6-10pm

CALAVARAS IN THE PLAZA
Sponsored by Riverwalk,
City of Fort Lauderdale & Fort Lauderdale D.D.A

Thursday, November 2nd
Huizenga Plaza @4-6:30pm
You will have a chance to make your last minute skeleton costumes and crafts while hearing Mexican Classical music live by the South Florida Chamber Ensemble and others.  Non profit organizations, Art Buses and face painters will help you create your skeleton character.
MUERTOS STREET FESTIVAL
Sponsored by Jose 
Cuervo & Corona

Thursday, November 2nd
SW 3rd Avenue @ 5-10pm
Immerse yourself in the fantastical world of Catrina and her band of skeletons from the Aztec world of the Mictlan.  Costumed greeters, Latin food truck, traditional pan de muerto, los Angelitos kid’s crafts and sugar skulls cover the street in this interactive street festival.
MISSION
Our mission is to produce a free South Florida signature event every November 2nd for all ages that maintains and respects the cultural essence of the Day of the Dead tradition, but also interjects a modern aesthetic as envisioned by regional artists. Additionally skeleton-themed workshops, exhibitions and events shall be created each September and October to make the community opportunity an 8 week series of events each year.  Memory for the dead.  Party for the living.

ART OF COMMUNITY
The Day of the Dead tradition is founded on a communal celebration of very personal perspectives on life and death.  Through hands-on community events including workshops, interactive art, our Skeleton Processional, ofrendas and more, FLORIDA DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION provides opportunities for South Florida residents and visitors to work together to achieve common community goals.  The festival brings together participants of all skill levels, ethnicities, ages, and backgrounds, and uses art as the tool to help develop community.