Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA) and Art & Color Collective collaborate on the annual Muertos en Aurora celebration, honoring ancestors and bringing together Aurora residents and surrounding communities.

Both Aurora-based organizations are dedicated to uplifting cultural arts, creativity and community in neighborhoods throughout Aurora.

The celebration focuses on honoring culture and history while preserving language through Indigenous and contemporary perspectives.

Event highlights include:

• Catrina Walk and fashion show

• Mojigangas and skull puppets

• Mexican dance and folklórico

• Procession to Ollin Cafetzin

• Community altar

• Cultural education and crafts