Amarillo residents came together Saturday, Nov. 1, to celebrate life, memory, and tradition at the official Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Festival, presented by the Amarillo Council for the Latino Arts. From noon to 8 p.m., the Starlight Ranch Event Center transformed into a sea of marigolds, candles, painted faces, and vibrant music, honoring a centuries-old Mexican tradition that celebrates loved ones who have passed on.

Observed each year from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, Day of the Dead blends Indigenous and Catholic customs to honor the belief that the spirits of deceased relatives return to visit the living. Families build colorful ofrendas — altars decorated with photos, flowers, food, and personal mementos — to welcome their ancestors home. What might appear as somber imagery e

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