Day of the Dead Gardens!
Details
Join Westside Friends for beautiful botanicals and colorful spirits with a day! First, we will kick off the fun at 3:00 pm to enjoy the Dia de los Muertos Festival filled with live music, traditional dancers, and stunning art honoring loved ones who have passed. At 5 pm, La Procesion takes place to honor loved ones who have passed. The altar will be illuminated and on display until 10 pm for those who would like to visit it. If you would like to join us for dinner, we have a reservation at the restaurant. Otherwise, you are more than welcome to dine at a nearby establishment if you prefer.
What to Bring:
- Comfortable athletic or walking shoes
- Refillable water bottle
- Sunscreen
- Light jacket for the evening
Tickets:
Please purchase in advance to ensure entry.
Botanical Gardens Address:
- 1201 N Galvin Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Meetup Plan:
- Meet at 2:30 pm at the Botanical Gardens entrance plaza
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm, enjoy the festival
- 5:00 pm - La Procesion
- 6:30/7:00 pm - Dinner at Botanical Garden's restaurant
- From 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Altar will be on display
*Some Nearby Dining Options:
- Flower Child - Delicious salads, wraps, and sandwiches
- O.H.S.O. Brewery - Pub food & local craft beer
- Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria – Chicago-style deep dish and thin crust pizza
- Red Devil Italian Restaurant – Pasta, pizza, and hearty Italian classics
- Taco Guild – Flavorful tacos and Mexican comfort food
- Matt’s Big Breakfast – All-day breakfast favorites and diner-style plates
**If you need to cancel or if something comes up and you anticipate a late arrival, please notify Celena through Discord or Meetup.
Join Us on Discord:
https://discord.gg/rtXenBXArf
Community Guidelines:
Westside Friends is a respectful and welcoming community. Bullying, harassment, or creepy behavior is not tolerated. This is not a singles or hook-up group. Please respect others' boundaries.
Hope to see you there!