The Berwyn Public Art Initiative, in partnership with the City of Berwyn, Berwyn School Districts 98, 100 and 201, the Berwyn Public Library, and the Berwyn Park District, is sponsoring the first citywide Día de los Muertos celebration on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 5pm to 11pm in Berwyn’s Historic Depot District (Windsor and Stanley Avenues, between Harlem and Grove Avenues). The celebration will feature an exhibition of student artwork from all Berwyn public schools, performances by student mariachi bands, student folkloric dance troupes and 16th Street Theater, free face painting, and more. There will also be a procession led by local Mexican dance company Calpulli Ocelotl- Cihuacoatl, featuring decorated mini-floats, sugar skulls, masks, Mexican garland art, family ofrendas, and a Día de los Muertos art walk showcasing local artists at Depot District bars and restaurants that will be offering food and drink specials. For a full list of participating businesses, contact Berwyn Public Art Initiative at info@berwynpublicartinitiative.org. For more information about this event, visit berwynpublicartinitative.org.