Día de los Muertos, Day of the Dead, was celebrated in true Mexican style in Houston Heights last week. Día de los Muertos is observed by many Mexicans and some Mexican Americans. The procession, marigolds, incense, dancers, sugar skulls, food and personal altars to honor deceased family members were part of the Houston Heights celebration, organized and hosted by Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery.
A celebrant.
A gigantic, colorful skull dominated the procession, then was parked outside Casa Ramirez Folkart Gallery.
Day of the Dead altars honor the deceased.
Sugar skulls for adding to personal altars.
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