City Place fourth annual Dia de los Muertos celebration makes a spirited two-day return November 1 and 2

SPRING, TX -- City Place Dia de los Muertos festivities are open to the public and free to attend.

North Houston business and leisure destination City Place is making preparations to host its fourth annual Dia de los Muertos celebration. The weekend kicks off on November 1 with a complimentary Pix on the Plaza screening of popular Disney movie, Coco, about a young musician on a journey to unlock the story behind his family history. The alfresco movie night starts at 6:45 pm and includes complimentary popcorn while supplies last. Low-profile chairs, hand-held coolers and blankets are welcome.

The free to attend family fun continues on November 2 from 4-8 pm, when a ceremonial altar will be unveiled for the community to recognize their dearly departed loved ones. Guests can shop at the open-air Mercado, where a variety of curated vendors and artisans will showcase an assortment of upscale accessories, art, jewelry, clothing, handcrafted ornaments and more. Hands-on craft stations will allow guests to create flower crowns, pinatas and papel picado (traditional decorative folk art). Visitors will also enjoy activities such as face painting and a loteria, a popular Mexican game of chance. Food trucks will be onsite with various offerings. Lively performances will take center stage with a headline show from Bidi Bidi Banda, Austin’s first all-star Selena Tribute band, in addition to traditional mariachis and pop-up dance performances.

Those looking to make a night or weekend staycation of the experience have a choice of three popular hotels: the stylish, AAA Four Diamond Houston City Place Marriott, located on The Plaza and just steps away from the festivities, as well as the nearby Residence Inn Houston City Place and Courtyard Houston City Place.

WHEN:
November 1, 6:45 pm: Screening of Coco
November 2, 4-8 pm: Mercado, crafts, live performances and food trucks

WHERE:
City Place Plaza
1250 Lake Plaza Drive
Spring, TX 77389

City Place is a sustainable, forward-thinking and dynamic hub for business, leisure and living located at the axis of the Grand Parkway, Hardy Toll Road and Interstate 45. The annual Dia de los Muertos programming joins a robust calendar of public, mostly complimentary events, bringing the dynamic community together through engaging, family friendly activities. For details, visit https://cityplacenow.com/events/.

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