New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez and The Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) Commissioner Manuel Castro will be joined by The Times Square Alliance and various community partners to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, in Times Square Plaza. “We welcome all New Yorkers to join us in celebrating Dia De Los Muertos, a joyful holiday that honors the rich cultural traditions of Mexico and the memory of loved ones who are no longer with us.” said NYC DOT Commissioner Rodriguez. “This year the City is taking an unprecedented step in partnering with multiple sponsors to host this major event, giving New Yorkers the opportunity to safely enjoy the holiday and connect as a community. I wish everyone a wonderful night of festivities!”
On Thursday November 2nd from 4 to 10 p.m., the city will celebrate the Mexican holiday Dia De Los Muertos at Times Square Plaza with performances, Catrina exhibitions, and altars to honor the rich cultural tradition of Mexico and the memory of deceased loved ones.
- Times Square Plaza between W 45th and W 47 Streets
- This event will be streamed live.
NYC DOT and MOIA would like to thank the following organizations and sponsors who supported the development and production of the Dia de los Muertos event in Times Square Plaza:
- Times Square Alliance
- Mi Familia Vota
- Mi Casa es Puebla
- Chef Grace Ramirez
- Ayuntamiento de Atlixco
- Consulate General of Mexico in New York
- Mexico Secretaria de Turismo
- Mexican Cultural Institue
- Gobierno de Puebla, Mexico
- Justice for Migrant Women
- Mecenas
- Zamora Live
- Aeromexico/Delta
- Jarritos
- Pringles
- Restaurant La Frontera
- Restaurant La Fortaleza
- Tacos el Bronco
- Artesanias Mexicanas
- La Pulperia
- Clear Channel
NYC DOT and MOIA would like to thank the following performers, artists, designers, and models who are participating in the Dia de los Muertos event in Times Square Plaza:
- Mariachi Tapatío de Alvaro Paulino Jr
- Mariachi Junior de Alvaro Paulino
- Flama de México
- Conjunto Dinamico
- Grupo Combinación de México
- Jerry Feroz
- Mazarte Dance Company
- Calpulli Tleth Papalotzi
- Mariachi Talavera
- Danna & Camila
- DJ Jimmy
- José Luis Arcos
- Sharon McDonald
- Pink Magnolia
- Carlos Pineda
- Karla Sarti & Angel Grave
- Alonso Maximo
- Lilian Lara
- Ricardo Seco
- Norma Huembes
- Fatima Yimenez
- Uma Sofia Srivastava
- Stephanie Baltrus
- Norma Huembes
- Alvaro Cuevas
- Leopoldo Gout
