Nov 1-3, 2024
BYWARD MARKET, OTTAWA, ON, CANADA
Saturday, November 2nd
11am to 8:30pm - Free Event!
12:00pm
12:30pm
Opening Ceremony at George Street Plaza, located in the corner of George Street and William Street in the ByWard Market.
12:30pm
1:30pm
Musical presentation of the Mariachi Band "Los Paisanos" and Betsabé Chaires at George Street Plaza.
1:30pm
2:00pm
Cultural Spotlight Segment. A way to learn how cultures around the world, including Canada's Indigenous communities, honour and remember their departed loved ones. That’s why The Day of the Dead Festival is honoured to count on the presence of Verna McGregor, President of the Algonquin Culture Institute, who will share with us Canada’s Indigenous Death Rituals: “Honouring Ancestral Legacies” at George Street Plaza in the corner of George Street and William Street in the ByWard Market.
2:00pm
3:00pm
Musical presentation by the Latin rock group "Tierna Piraña" on George Street Plaza.
3:00pm
4:00pm
Special dance presentation by the international renowned "The Mexicans Folk Ballet of Toronto". This incredible ballet has participated in several International Dance Festivals in countries such as Argentina, Japan, France, Nepal, Greece, Spain, China and Italy to name a few.
Day of the Dead Procession. Wear your best Catrin & Catrina costumes and be part of the celebration. The route will begin at the corner of William Street and George Street with the participation of Mexxi-Arts giant characters as well as the amazing “Thunderous Drums of the North East of Brazil”. The second part of our programming will continue at this location.
4:00pm
5:00pm
5:00pm
6:00pm
6:30
Jose Sandoval dance presentation and workshop. Jose's contributions to salsa extend beyond teaching and performance. He has built dance communities in Ottawa by being one of the creators of Salsa at City Hall, Latin@Lansdowne, and the founder of UOSalsa (University of Ottawa Salsa Team). The presentation will take place at George Street Plaza.
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6:00pm
6:30pm0
Day of the Dead dance competition. Put your dance moves in practise for the chance to win exiting prices!! At George Street Plaza.
6:30pm
8:30pm
"Rattle Your Bones" dance party with La Ottawense Latin Band, presented by MUCHO BURRITO at George Street Plaza.
La Ottawense Latin Band is a unique group made up of the best Latin musicians in the Ottawa-Gatineau region
8:30pm
End of programm
ALL DAY
Free Children's Zone activities, located at EQ3 Plaza in the corner of ByWard Market Square and George Street in the ByWard Market:
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Piñata workshop
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Colour your world: Learn about the Day of the Dead tradition through colouring
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Sugar skull neckless workshop
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Paint your owns sugar skull
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Bilingual Babies activities
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Face painting (complementary from 12:00 to 2:00 pm) After that time, there will be a charge by the make-up artist.
11:00am
6:00pm
11:00am
8:00 pm
Enjoy and explore our artisan market, fascinating art exhibitions and delicious traditional Mexican food throughout the entire day on William Street and EQ3 Plaza in the corner of George Street and ByWard Market Square Street.
Enjoy delicious Mexican cocktails at our "Day of the Dead Bar" in collaboration with the Thirst Responder, located in EQ3 Plaza in the corner of George Street and ByWard Market Square Street.
Featuring: Spicy margaritas, tequila and mezcal. hots!
*Scheduling is subject to change at any time*
ByWard Market, Downtown Ottawa