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Dia de los Muertos: Houston gets festive for Day of the Dead celebrations

The Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a Mexican tradition that celebrates the lives of deceased friends and family.

HOUSTON - Halloween in Houston was a complete washout, thanks to Mother Nature.

But if you're still looking to get your fix of skulls and skeletons, then good news, there's still the celebration of the Day of the Dead that starts Thursday.

The Day of the Dead, or Dia de Los Muertos, is a Mexican tradition that celebrates the lives of deceased friends and family. The holiday is observed in the U.S. and Hispanic countries from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Participants of the tradition typically create altars for their deceased loved ones and decorate them with photos, meaningful objects, and their favorite foods to attract their souls and honor their life.

There are many events happening in the Houston-area to celebrate Dia de Los Muertos:

DAY OF THE DEAD by DowntownFest Houston

Thursday, Nov. 1, 4 p.m. to Saturday, Nov. 3, 2 a.m.

Location: Downtown Houston

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS by Houston Nightlife and Entertainment

Thursday, Nov. 1, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Location: Mary's Alibi

2409 Grant St.

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS by RTB Event Group

Thursday, Nov. 1 9 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Concrete Cowboy

5317 Washington Avenue

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS at Discovery Green

Thursday, Nov. 2, 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.

Discovery Green

1500 McKinney

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS in The Heights

Saturday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Montie Beach Park

915 Northwood St.

DAY OF THE DEAD at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Saturday, Nov. 3, 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

1001 Bissonnet St.

DAY OF THE DEAD CELEBRATION at the National Museum of Funeral History

Thursday, Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to Sunday, Nov. 4, 5 p.m.

National Museum of Funeral History

415 Barren Springs Dr.

DAY OF THE DEAD at Cuchara

Friday, Nov. 2, 5 p.m. - 11:59 p.m.

214 Fairview St.

DAY OF THE DEAD by Heights Young Professionals

Thursday, Nov. 1, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

NetBar

4504 Nett St.

DAY OF THE DEAD BY re:HAB Bar On The Bayou

Friday, Nov. 2, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m.

re:HAB Bar On The Bayou

1658 Enid St.

DAY OF THE DEAD by Downtownfest Houston

Friday, Nov. 2, 2 p.m. - 2 a.m.

El Big Bad

419 Travis St.

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