Monserrat Montiel dances with her mother Ana to a DJ during the Dia de los Muertos event at Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael, Calif. on Nov. 2, 2024. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
Javier Victoricuna has his face painted by Sarahy Astorga during the Dia de los Muertos event at Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael, Calif. on Nov. 2, 2024. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
A visitor takes a photo of one of an altar honoring deceased relatives during the Dia de los Muertos event at Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael, Calif. on Nov. 2, 2024. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
Two large skeleton statues greet visitors at the entrance of the Dia de los Muertos event at Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael, Calif. on Nov. 2, 2024. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
Visitors view an altar honoring deceased relatives during the Dia de los Muertos event at Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael, Calif. on Nov. 2, 2024. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
(Left to right) Sophia and Camila Rodriguez make a paper crown of marigold flowers during the Dia de los Muertos event at Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael, Calif. on Nov. 2, 2024. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
Visitors view an altar honoring deceased relatives during the Die de los Muertos event at Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael, Calif. on Nov. 2, 2024. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
Alizay Gutierrez takes part in an art workshop during the Dia de los Muertos event at Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael, Calif. on Nov. 2, 2024. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
A visitor takes a photo of one of an altar honoring deceased relatives during the Die de los Muertos event at Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael, Calif. on Nov. 2, 2024. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
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Monserrat Montiel dances with her mother Ana to a DJ during the Dia de los Muertos event at Al Boro Community Center in San Rafael, Calif. on Nov. 2, 2024. (Douglas Zimmerman/Special to the Marin Independent Journal)
