Dia de Los Muertos, the Day
of the Dead, is a joyful and positive celebration in México, honoring those who
have passed from this life. It has become a popular, festive holiday that lasts
for days beginning November 1.
From the moment we walked out our condominium door that day, we saw flags and alters being constructed for the evening street party. Altars for dead loved ones are built in homes and on the street with marigolds, sand designs, candles, photos of the loved ones, food, drink, and articles of clothing or other objects that belonged to the person or animal.
Our condominium had a beautiful altar in honor of the pets who
have lived there and passed on, including our beloved dachshund, Bella. There
was what looked like a replica of Bella’s skeleton with a big bowl of dog kibble, and now that we understand
the beliefs behind this celebration, it brought joy to my heart. Bella looked happy.
The Pinnacle Condominium team created a nice Catrina for the
street party. She wasn’t as beautiful as the award-winning Catrina on
the Malecón, but she welcomed those coming up the stairs and funicular
to Calle Púlpito in her pretty pink skirt.
The 2022 Día de Los Muertos Puerto Vallarta parade was
the first in three years due to the pandemic. The city went all out with
displays on the Malecón this year, especially with the tallest, most beautiful, sexy Catrina. We wanted to see the parade, but after my pickpocketing episode on the Malecón, I was hesitant to get into another crowd.
So, we walked over to Restaurante L'Angolo di Napoli and settled in
with salad, pizza, and wine to wait for the parade to come to us. We were just
guessing this was on the parade route which hadn’t been published, but if nothing
else, we would enjoy some of the best pizza Puerto Vallarta has to offer.
It was nearly dark by the time the parade reached Old Town, so
my photos are not the best, but I hope it shows the community's efforts to bring
the spirit of the Day of the Dead back to Puerto Vallarta. We were in a
perfect, crowd-free place to enjoy the parade!
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