Oakland Cemetery’s annual Día de los Muertos festival honors life, death and cultural connection
Each November, Oakland Cemetery — one of Atlanta’s oldest landmarks — transforms into a community gathering space where families honor loved ones through the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos: the Day of the Dead. Throughout the grounds, cultural touchstones bring the Latin American holiday to life. Brightly colored papel picado (perforated paper) flutters...
Each November, Oakland Cemetery — one of Atlanta’s oldest landmarks — transforms into a community gathering space where families honor loved ones through the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos: the Day of the Dead. Throughout the grounds, cultural touchstones bring the Latin American holiday to life. Brightly colored papel picado (perforated paper) flutters...
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