Day of the Dead Celebrations

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October 28, 2012

The Banderas News posted information about the Day of the Dead celebrations that will take place in Purerto Vallarta, beginning at 7 PM on Calle Agustin Rodriguez, when it will be closed to traffic and the street will be decorated with 1.65 to 2 meter
Catrinas,
These are pieces of art, created by families to celebrate the Day of the Dead. They can be 1.65 to 2 meters tall.
hoping to win the $5,000 first prize.
"The goal of this contest is to have Catrinas made to decorate the whole of Agustin Rodriguez Street. The Catrinas should be between 1.65 and 2 meters in height and must use traditions materials - reeds, shells, Mexican fabrics and various types of paper products. The prize for first place is five thousand dollars," announced Langarica Cesar Santana, head of markets.
Following are Google Earth impressions of the street and area:

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Calle Agustin Rodriguez - Closed for Day of the Dead Festival
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Calle Agustin Rodriguez East End and Mex 200 - East End of The Day of the Dead Closure
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Calle Agustin Rodriguez in Front of Flea Market Westerly View
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Calle Agustin Rodriguez Moving Toward Flea Market (02)
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Calle Agustin Rodriguez Moving Toward Flea Market (01)
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Calle Agustin Rodriguez West End at Mexico HY 200



There will be music and lots of festivities. Let us know how it was.
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