California State Parks, in cooperation with Sonoma/Petaluma State Historic Parks Association, proudly announces, Dia De Los Muertos, Day of the Dead, on Saturday, November 1 from noon to 4 pm.
Come to Mission San Francisco Solano to help celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, the historic holiday of Mexico, Latin America, and Spain. This celebration is designed to honor the dead who, it is believed, return to their earthly homes on the evening of October 31.
In recognition of this holiday, the Mission will have an altar in the Chapel honoring General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo and his wife Benicia. The altar will display the typical offerings of food, flowers, photos, skeleton figurines, and candles. The altar will be on display from the afternoon of October 31 through November 3.
Bring your family on November 1st from 12 noon to 4pm, and experience some of the crafts that are typical of Dia De Los Muertos. State Park staff and volunteers will help with face painting, tissue flowers, and decorating sugar skulls. All crafts and events are free with a paid park admission.
Mission San Francisco Solano is located at 114 East Spain Street in Sonoma. Park admission fees are $3.00 per Adult and $2.00 per Child (age 6 to 17, under 6 are free). Admission entitles entry into Sonoma State Historic Park which includes Mission San Francisco Solano, Sonoma Barracks, Toscano Hotel, and General Vallejo’s home, in Sonoma. Park hours are from 10 am to 5 pm.
California State Parks supports equal access. Prior to arrival, visitors with disabilities who need assistance should contact the park at the phone number listed below. To receive this information in alternate format, contact the park office at the phone number or address listed below.
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