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According to Martinez, the festival’s first year only took up a parking lot of space. But this year, they took over a neighborhood street block. He said it’s common for folks who live nearby to walk into any of the events they put on, so this day is an extension of the relationships they’re building.
Many of the folks in attendance knew someone who was on the community ofrenda, including Perez. This year, Perez’s friend Ernesto, who did HIV work in Latino communities, was on the altar. And at his home, ofrendas are always set up.“Our grandparents are there,” he said. “I’m Guatemalan so we have a Quetzal little figure in there, so it's cute.”
And for anyone who may be honoring Día de los Muertos for the first time, Kevin Al Perez has some advice:
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