Photos: Jack London Square hosts Halloween Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest

Over a hundred people turned out for Jack London Square’s Halloween Día de los Muertos Family Fun Fest on Sunday, which lent vibrant color to a drizzly gray day.

The event included the Mariachi Tapatio band and the Grupo Folklorico Los Laureles, both from San Jose, plus chalk artists, crafts and a costume contest for the kids.

Día de los Muertos is a festive, multiday Mexican holiday to honor and celebrate deceased loved ones, reflecting a world view in which death is seen as a natural part of life. Its traditions, symbols and cultural significance represent a blend of indigenous Aztec rituals and Spanish Catholic practices.

Families create altars (ofrendas) with the deceased’s favorite foods, drinks and personal items to celebrate their memory and ensure they’re not forgotten.

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Ballet Folklórico is a traditional Mexican dance form that combines local folk traditions with classical ballet techniques. Each dance tells a story, often representing the history, culture and folklore of a specific Mexican region. Performers wear unique colorful costumes, dancing with intricate footwork.