On Sunday, November 1, from 2:00pm to 8:00pm artists and friends Rick Moreno, Maria Luisa Colmenarez & Chris Esparza will welcome the Dead (and the living) at La Ultima Parada: A Celebration of Life on the Day of the Dead. Please come and join our annual, intimate gathering of artists, musicians, dancers and friends. We are very grateful for the generous support of our Event Padrino, Alcario “Al” Castellano. The event will be held at the School of Arts & Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock, San Jose and will feature live music and dance presentations, delicious food offerings, traditional altars, Day of the Dead Mercado and kiddie rides in the Carnaval alongside Alum Rock Avenue.
La Ultima Parada 2015 will open with a cumparsa, blessing and presentation of traditional danza Azteca/Chichimeca led by Calpulli Tonalehqueh. Tonalehqueh is a multilayered metaphorical term meaning “Those who accompany the sun along its journey.” It refers to those who individually and collectively strive to meet their full potential on earth, and who take the characteristics of the sun as their goals for personal growth & existence. Tonalehqueh’s upcoming special events and ceremonies include their annual Day of the Dead ceremony to be held Nov. 2nd (location tbd). In addition, Calpulli Tonalehqueh will be hosting the annual Aztec/Mexika New Year March 12-13th, 2016 in Emma Prusch Park also on the eastside of San Jose. Keep in step with Tonalehqueh’s activities by visiting their page: CalpulliTonalehqueh . LUP 2015 is very honored to have Tonalehqueh as an event presenter.
La Ultima Parada 2015 doors will open at 2 pm. Cooperacion is $5.00; children ages 12 & under free. Get your tickets now #CalpulliTonalehqueh #UltimaParadaSJ