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El Paso Museum of History Community Altar

Start Date: Oct 27, 2022
End Date: Oct 29, 2022
From: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

CALL FOR COMMUNITY ALTAR CONTRIBUTIONS

In honor of the big Dia de los Muertos Celebration this weekend, we invite the community to add to our community altar.

We encourage:
Copies or disposable photos* of loved ones who have passed, favorite deceased celebrities or artists, pets who have crossed the rainbow bridge (*Photos no larger than 8.5" x 11")


Non-perishable items such as T-lights or unlit candles, artificial flowers, sugar skulls, unopened non-glass beverages, disposable mementos or knick-knacks


Do not bring:
Original or only-copy photos, any flammable materials, any glass or fragile items, perishable foods, any trinkets or items that you don't want thrown away, no large objects


The EPMH Community Altar will be on display starting Thursday, October 27 through Saturday, October 29.

Please be aware that all materials left at the altar will be disposed of following the Día de los Muertos Celebration.


You can always upload photos of your loved ones to our community digital archive via digie.org

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