City of New Brunswick, NJ

10/27/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/27/2025 13:58

Library to Hold Special Day of the Dead Celebration on Nov. 1

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ (October 27, 2025) - The New Brunswick Free Public Library and the Friends of the New Brunswick Free Public Library will present El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) celebration on Saturday, Nov. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the library's Carl T. Valenti Community Room, 60 Livingston Ave.

Registration is required. Register here or call 732-745-5108 x2720.

El Día de los Muertos is a vibrant and colorful tradition in Mexican culture that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed. People build altars adorned with offerings such as flowers, paper decorations, food, pictures, and candles in memory of their deceased loved ones.

The event will commence with the Construcción de Altar/Altar Building, a community altar inviting the public to leave mementos and notes for loved ones. The program will also feature a presentation by the Zimmerli Art Museum.

Attendees can enjoy traditional crafts, displays celebrating the Day of the Dead, and samples of pan de muerto (bread) and champurrado (Mexican hot chocolate) generously donated by Gaby's Bakery. Food samples are limited.
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