Day of the Dead Fiesta

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Name: Day of the Dead Fiesta
Date: October 28, 2016
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:30 PM CDT
Event Description:
The annual Day of the Dead Fiesta is the most vibrant party celebrating life, culture & tradition! This grand social event will include appearances by Ballet Memphis, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Aztec Dancers, Mariachi Guadalajara, Co-Motion Studio glow in the dark hula hoop dance, Colombian singer Marcela Pinilla and her band, and Dominican DJ Giovanni Rodriguez. This will definitely be a night to remember!

This is a 21+ event and ID is required. Dress in black and white for the occasion — No Halloween costumes, please!


What to expect at the Fiesta!
Street tacos, agua fresca, live music, and more! 

Freeze Models Bring Fashion to Life 
See elegant freeze models dressed in fashionable pieces from upscale shops at Laurelwood stationed throughout the fiesta.

Street Tacos + Spike authentic agua fresca & cash bar
Enjoy authentic street tacos and Mexican Agua Fresca with your choice of rum, tequila or vodka. Spiked agua fresca only available to bar pass holders. There will also be a cash bar.

Face Painting + Photo Booth + Flower Making Station
Transform yourself into a Catrina and capture the moment for eternity! Create a paper flower to wear as a head piece, and capture the moment by taking a picture in the photo booth. HINT: Make it better by snapping a pic with the Catrinas themselves! Catrinas by Cazateatro Bilingual Theater Group.
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Location:
Location + Parking
Cadre Building
Party entrance: 42 South 2nd Street
Memphis, TN 38103

Closest parking garages include:

One Commerce Square Parking, 61 S 2nd St.
Central Garage, 171 Monroe Ave.
Additional parking garages available. You can also catch a ride with UBER. 
Contact Information:
Fees/Admission:
Tickets + Más Options
General Admission 
$50 per person / $65 per person at the door Oct. 28.
Online tickets sales close Thursday, Oct. 27 at noon. 
Includes entrance and small food bites. Parking and drinks not included with purchase.

Bar Pass
$20 drink pass / ID required
Spend less time in line and more time partying! Skip the long lines at the cash bar and pre-purchase your Bar Pass now. Bar Pass holders will have access to their own bar and will have a choice of only the following drinks. Cash bar will also be available with other drink option.
Mix and match your choice of four fiesta drinks. Options include: 
- Must-try "adult take" on the authentic agua fresca with your choice of vodka, rum or tequila
- Beer
- Wine

Sugar Skull-Inspired Face Painting
$5 Half Face / $10 Full Face
On a first come, first served basis. Don't want to wait in line? 
Purchase ahead of time and check-in at the face painting station, give us your cell phone number, and we'll send you a text message when it's your turn! Check-in required to use text service.
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