Ofrendas

Celebrate Día de Los Muertos

IN SOUTHWEST DETROIT

A Mexican multi-day holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, Día de Los Muertos coincides with the Catholic observances of All Saints’ Eve (Oct. 31), All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) and All Souls’ Day (Nov. 2). It is the time of year when individuals believe the boundaries between the living and the dead become permeable, allowing the souls of the departed to travel back to visit loved ones. Elaborate Ofrendas are created with pictures of loved ones, food, flowers, candles, religious symbols, and other traditional decorations such as sugar skulls, papel picado (pecked paper) and Pan de Muerto (bread of the dead). In addition, visits to local cemeteries to honor loved ones are common during the celebration.
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SOUTHWEST DETROIT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION (SDBA)

7752 W. Vernor, Detroit, MI 48209

Dedicated to Laura M. DeLaRosa she is Laura Chavez-Wazeerud-Din’s
grandmother and she shares with us her story. My viejita was the best storyteller I
ever knew. Her stories had the power to heal inspire and impower me. She was my
first teacher, my first superhero, she was my everything. She taught me life lessons I
still use today. She taught me our family history and our cultural history (not found in
any textbooks). It is my duty to carry on her legacy. My hope is that my son will grow
up with a sense of self that I have instilled in him the essence of who we are outside
of the false identities we grab hold of as we navigate the world. Annually I create our
family ofrend Like my viejita I tell our story, De La Rosa.

The last day the ofrenda is open to the public: November 10, 2023

– Website/Social Media: https://southwestdetroit.com/

– Facebook & Instagram: @sdbadet

Contact: Noelia Gomez   noeliag@southwestdetroit.com

CENTER OF MUSIC & PERFORMING ARTS SOUTHWEST

Patton Memorial Recreation Center (indoors) 2301 Woodmere St., Detroit, MI 48209

8701 Vernor Hwy Detroit MI 48209

Dedicated to Ismael Duran, who was the Director for the COMPAS program and helped support it for many years.

Contact: Blanca Zelaya blancaz@southwestdetroit.com

The last day the ofrenda is open to the public: November 10, 2023

BASILICA OF ST. ANNE DE DETROIT

1000 St. Anne St. Detroit MI 48216

– All Soul’s Day/Day of the Dead Mass in the Basilica of Ste. Anne at 7 pm on November 2, 2023

 – Location1000 St. Anne St. Detroit, MI 48216. Free event no cost

  • Social Media/Website: https://ste-anne.org/events/

NEVERIA Y DULCERIA GUADALAJARA

1922 Springwells Detroit MI 48209

1922 Springwells Detroit MI 48209 

Dedicated to Frida Kahlo 

  • Contact: Neveria y Duceria Guadalajara 313-737-2918 
  • The last day ofrenda is open to the public: November 14, 2023
  • Website/social media: Facebook and Instagram @ Neveria Guadalajara

EL RANCHO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

5900 W. Vernor, Detroit MI 48209

❖ DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS OFRENDA

  • 5900 W Vernor Hwy Detroit MI 48209
  • Our ofrenda is dedicated to our beloved founder Lucia Arriaga Avila, and the generations that preceded her – shaping the strength and love of our family. We honor our loved ones every day, but especially during this time dedicated to the celebration of the lives they lived and the memories and stories that have been passed onto us, which we’ll later pass down to the generations that follow us.
  • Contact: El Rancho Mexican Restaurant 313-843-2151
  • The last day the ofrenda is open to the public: November 4, 2023
  • Event Information: 

 – Día de los Muertos We will be giving out pan de el dia de Los muertos from 10am-4pm on November 2, 2023. Free no cost. 

– Location:  5900 W. Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209. 

– Contact: Elranchomexrest.avila@gmail.com

  • Social Media/Website: Instagram @elranchomexrest

MI PUEBLO RESTAURANT

❖ DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS OFRENDA

Dedicated to family members.

  • Oct. 10 to Nov. 6
  • Tues. to Sat. 10:30 am to 10 pm
  • Sun. 10 am to 10 pm

Large groups must make a reservation.

  • (313) 841-3315
  • www.mipueblorestaurant.com
  • FB: @mipueblorestaurant

DETROIT RIVERFRONT CONSERVANCY

Robert C. Valade Park 2670 Atwater St. Detroit 

  • Contact: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy info@detroitriverfront.org 
  • The last day ofrenda is open for the public: November 6, 2023
  • Event Information: 

– Día de los Muertos, October 28, 2023, 11 am – 3 pm, 

– Location: Robert C. Valade Park, 2670 Atwater St. Detroit, 

– Contact info@detroitriverfront.org

– Free Event 

CAFECITO ALVAREZ

Alvarez Party Store (1331 Military St Detroit, MI 48209)

This ofrenda is dedicated to all our beloved departed family and ancestors, with special focus on our grandparents (Alvarez-Rubio and Caballero-Molina). This altar features a combination of our immigrant roots from Durango, Mexico, and our Mexican-American roots in Texas and Michigan.

  • Contact for more information: cafecitoalvarez313@gmail.com
  • The last day ofrenda is open to the public: November 6, 2023 
  • Event Information: Día de Los Muertos Festival 

– Nov 2nd 2023, 3pm-9pm

– Location: La Jalisciense Detroit 3923 Vernor HWY

– $5 for event 

  • Social Media/Website: Cafecito Alvarez on Facebook @cafecitoalvarez on Instagram

MEXICANTOWN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Mexciantown CDC Galeria 2835 Bagley St. Suite 600 Detroit MI 48216

Ofrenda is dedicated to SWDET Tejano Musicians-Community-Peace/Músicos Tejanos de SWDET-Comunidad-Paz

  • Contact: Georgina Garcia Georgina.garcia@mexicantowncdc.org & 313-626-6232 
  • The last day ofrenda is open to the public: November 10, 2023 
  • Event Information: Community Healing celebration | Free Mexican Hot Chocolate and Pan de Muerto

– November 2, 2023, at 2835 Bagley St. Suite 600 Detroit MI 48216 from 10 am-6 pm

– Contact: Georgina.garcia@mexicantowncdc.org &  313-962-6232

  • Social Media/Website: Instagram: @mexicantowncdcdet / Facebook: @mexicantowncdcdetroit/ www.mexicantowncdc.org

MEXICAN PATRIOTIC COMMITTEE OF METRO DETROIT

3041 W Vernor Detroit MI 48216

Community Ofrenda

Contact: Mexican Patriotic Committee of Metro Detroit 313-518-4354 & admin@mpcdetroit.org

The last day ofrenda is open to the public: November 4, 2023 

Event Information: Mexican Patriotic Committee Ofrenda: A Community Celebration. 

 – Visitors will learn about the culture and the elements that make up the Ofrenda. Sugar Skull crafts will be available for donations; as well as a Day of the Dead Market on November 1st-3rd. We invite you to visit the Ofrenda through Friday, November 4th, 2023. Visitation times are 3-7 p.m. on weekdays and 12-7 p.m. on weekend days. – Free Event. 

Social Media/Website: FaceBook: mexicanpatrioticcommitteeofmetrodetroit

PRINCE VALLEY

5931 Michigan Ave. Detroit MI 48210 

Dedicated to Chocolate Abuelita 

  • Contact: Prince Valley @ 313-898-9717
  • Last day ofrenda is open to the public: N/A

Website/social media: https://www.facebook.com/PrinceValleyMarket/

GARAGE CULTURAL

4670 Junction Ave Detroit MI 48210

A diverse group of artists and volunteers will be installing the ofrenda. “From the River to the Sea”: an ofrenda and vigil dedicated to the lives lost in Palestine. Calling on our ancestors to bring us solace and spiritual guidance to continue to fight for an immediate ceasefire and restorative justice for the 75 years of occupation imposed upon the Palestinian people.

  • Contact: Amelia Duran 313-475-7414 & info@garagecultural.org
  • The last day ofrenda is open to the public: November 10,2023
  • Event Information: 

We will have open gallery hours this week November 6, 2023-November 10, 2023 by appointment and Sat November 10, 2023 12-4 pm before it comes down.

  • Social Media/Website: https://www.instagram.com/garagecultural/

LA SED SENIOR CENTER

7150 Vernor Hwy, Detroit, MI 48209

Dedicated to some of the people whose shoulders we stand on…Ruben Acosta, former board chair who started “Cena de Los Pobres”.  Strong women, like Selena and Frida Kahlo, both paintings by Rene Gomez Lara.

Ofrenda on display until the end of November.

 

CONGRESS OF COMMUNITIES

4870 St Hedwig St, Detroit, MI 48210

Dedicated to the loved ones of our employees, families and friends.

FLAMINGO VINTAGE

5449 W Vernor Hwy, Detroit MI 48209

Display Windows 

  • Contact: Flamingo Vintage 313-489-3902
  • The last day ofrenda is open to the public: November 6, 2023
  • Social Media/Website: Instagram @flamingovintagedetroit

DETROIT HISPANIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

DHDC’s Warehouse 1211 Trumbull, Detroit MI 48216

  • Contact for more information: DHDC 313-967-4880
  • Event Information: Día de los Muertos acknowledges the symbiotic relationship between life and death. 

– 10/27/2023 5:00 PM / 10:00 PM 

– Location:1211 Trumbull Detroit MI 48216

-Contact: 313-967-4880

-Free event 

MOTOR CITY STREET DANCE ACADEMY

6509 Michigan Ave Detroit MI 48210

This Ofrenda will be crafted for everyone in our academy and street dance community who has lost someone and wants to honor them.

  • Contact: Motor City Dance Academy 313-800-5976 & info@motorcitysda.com
  • The last day the ofrenda is open for the public: November 7, 2023 
  • Website/Social Media: Instagram & Facebook @ Motorcitysda

MAMA COO’S BOUTIQUE

1701 Trumbull Suite C. Detroit MI 48216

A family & Friends Ofrenda. We will also be opening it up to the Corktown Community to place photos on the Ofrenda. 

  • Contact: Mama Coo’s Boutique: Mamacoosboutique@gmail.com & 313.404.2543
  • The last day ofrenda is open to the public: November 11, 2023 
  • Event Information: We have also curated an assortment of one-of-a-kind vintage and handmade items to adorn your personal Ofredas. Vintage table linens, frames, and personal items so your Ofrendas will be as special as the loved ones you are creating them for.
  • Social Media/Website: Instagram & FB : @Mamacoosboutique