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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- A day full of celebration, traditional music, and a chance to honor those who aren't with us anymore.

Hundreds came to the Forest Home Cemetery on Saturday morning for the 7th annual Dia De Los Muertos 5K Run/Walk and Festival .

The event kicked off with runners tearing through the grounds, many wearing skeletal costumes and face paint.

"Watching Lynn come over the finish line, that's my favorite memory," said runner Ian Pritchard, who noted they've participated over the last five or so years.

Lynn Pritchard agreed, adding this is their favorite race in the area.

"Just having a tradition like this and also honoring one of the community's cultural traditions," Lynn Pritchard said. "It's very nice to be able to take part in that even though that's not our

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