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Dia de Los Muertos Celebration in Carlsbad 2024

By Jeff Dowler, CRS

Real Estate Agent with eXp Realty of California, Inc. CA DRE #01490977

October 20, 2024 05:16 PM

Dia de Los Muertos Celebration in Carlsbad 2024

Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park is a beautiful venue to visit in Carlsbad, and a very special resource for the community, with a number of special events during the year. (Feature photo is of a family altar - ofrenda - at a friend's house for theis Dia de los Muertos celebration several years ago)

Enjoy a visit to Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park

One of the fun events is the annual 2-day Dia de los Muertos Celebration, the “Day of the Dead.” This event is free as is the kids craft activity on Saturday.

This popular Mexican tradition, around Halloween time, is a celebration of life. It’s a time when the spirits of the departed return to visit their families on October 31 and leave on November 2. I have seen several different interpretations of this holiday, as well as dates, when looking online.

Here’s what Wikipedia has to say about the Day of the Dead.

Dia de Los Muertos is celebrated with favorite foods and drinks of those who have departed, and decoration of altars – ofrendas - with special objects, photos and marigolds, to remember and honor the dead.

Calavera for Dia de los Muertos

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2

Take a tour between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm of the Adobe Hacienda to see the festive decorations and the “ofrendas” (traditional offerings) for film star Leo Carrillo, his wife, Edith, and their daughter, Antoinette, who spent time there.

There will also be a special craft activity for kids on the side porch.

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3

The Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Leo Carrillo Historic Ranch Park continues from 10 until 3 pm.

You will be able to tour the Hacienda and enjoy the traditional decorations, and see the “ofrendas” (offerings) for the Carrillo family.

Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park

6200 Flying Leo Carrillo Lane (off Melrose)

Carlsbad, CA 92009

ELSEWHERE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY

Here is a list of other Dia de Los Muertos celebrations in San Diego County. Note that dates vary by location.

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George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Jeff your Halloween celebrations out there are a lot more interesting than ours.

Oct 20, 2024 06:12 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi George Souto

Day of the Dead is certainly different from the traditional Halloween and more meaningful.

Jeff

Oct 21, 2024 10:06 AM

Dennis Neal

Exp Realty of Southern California, Inc. - Big Bear Lake, CA

Your Home Sold in 21 Days or We Sell It For Free

The Dia de Los Muertos celebration at Leo Carrillo Ranch Historic Park sounds like a meaningful and beautiful event, honoring traditions that bring families together to remember loved ones. The historic setting adds a unique charm to this cultural experience. It's a wonderful way for the Carlsbad community to engage with both history and tradition.

Oct 20, 2024 06:35 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Dennis Neal

I've been to several Dia de los Muertos events and they are lots of fun. The Leo Carrillo Ranch Park is a very special place in Carlsbad and a wonderful venue for this event - I've been to other events but not this one.

Jeff

Oct 21, 2024 10:08 AM

Kathy Streib

Cypress, TX

Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Jeff- I've seen many Dia De Los Muertos items in our area at the local grocery stores. I've never been an event that celebrates that day, though.

Oct 20, 2024 06:44 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Kathy Streib

If you even get an opportunity to attend one you should - I think you would enjoy it.

Jeff

Oct 21, 2024 10:09 AM

Endre Barath, Jr.

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA

Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

How fun, not sure I can make it this year but do remind us next year about this Jeff Dowler, CRS

Oct 20, 2024 10:02 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Will do Endre Barath, Jr.

It IS a bit of a drive for you and Diane.

Jeff

Oct 21, 2024 10:10 AM

Nina Hollander, Broker

Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC

Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Jeff... I'm all about maintaining cultural traditions like this one. And I understand the underlying meaning of this day for people of Mexican heritage. Having grown up in a German Lutheran family, for me the day is All Saints Day, which I learned is celebrated throughout many European countries. Both traditions "honor" the dead.

Oct 21, 2024 04:15 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Nina Hollander, Broker

I am certainly familiar with All Saints Day as well.

Jeff

Oct 21, 2024 10:30 AM

Joan Cox

House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO

Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Jeff, would think our area would be celebrating this as well, but haven't heard of any events.

Oct 21, 2024 05:38 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

I would think there are some Dia de los Muertos celebrations in your area as well, Joan Cox Perhaps a Google search?

Jeff

Oct 21, 2024 10:35 AM

Wayne Martin

Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL

Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Jeff. Other than what I hear on the news yearly, not as familiar with the celebration as I should be and it is a big thing here in the Chicago area. Thanks for the heads-up!

Oct 21, 2024 05:58 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Wayne Martin

I suspect there are plenty of people who may not be familiar with this celebration or its meaning.

Jeff

Oct 21, 2024 10:36 AM

Brian England

Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ

MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I just missed it, but I am glad that I at least got to visit Carlsbad during my most recent trip.

Oct 21, 2024 06:13 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Perhaps there is a Day of the Dead celebration in your area, Brian England .

Sorry I could not make the meet-up when you were here. Next time!

Jeff

Oct 21, 2024 10:38 AM

Michael Jacobs

Pasadena, CA

Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Jeff - traditions live (and die) all around us - well, so to speak and not too gravely either. Dia de los Muertos may be better known in some communities, but understanding history can reveal much. Thanks for sharing some insight into the how Carlsbad California celebrates.

Oct 21, 2024 06:52 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hi Michael Jacobs

Thank you for your clever thoughts and play on words, and for stopping by.

Jeff

Oct 21, 2024 10:55 AM

KAREN SANCHEZ

Reputable Realty - Apple Valley, CA

...Marketing your home like no one else will.

We had a celebration this weekend also. I should have taken pics.

Oct 22, 2024 10:48 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Hope you had fun KAREN SANCHEZ

It would have been fun to see some photos - next time?!

Jeff

Oct 22, 2024 08:40 PM

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP

DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX

Selling Homes Changing Lives

Jeff Dowler, CRS - Honoring traditional cultural events is very educational and fosters diversity. The pictures are so colorful!

Nov 05, 2024 03:44 AM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP

You are so right on both points. It's a fun celebration - we have attended several private events.

Jeff

Nov 05, 2024 10:08 AM

Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho

Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID

North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

The picture of the mask is a bit unsettling. Enjoy the rest of your hump day. m

Nov 06, 2024 01:59 PM

Jeff Dowler, CRS

I get that Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho It's a classic skeleton head for the holiday and represents the departed souls that are being celebrated.

Jeff

Nov 06, 2024 08:30 PM

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