(Plain Press December 2023)

PHOTO BY GREG ROSENBERG

Saturday, November 4, 2023; Day of the Dead Celebration presented by Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio and Artistic Director Héctor Castellanos Lara, Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Campus: The crowd in the parking area outside of the Church and Parish Hall on the CPT Campus is framed by the mural on the side of TRD Leather. The mural by artist Shane Pierce, was commissioned by TRD Leather owner Chuck Perez to honor his mother and her Native American heritage.

PHOTO BY GREG ROSENBERG

Saturday, November 4, 2023; Day of the Dead Celebration presented by Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio and Artistic Director Héctor Castellanos Lara, Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Campus: A youth dons traditional Aztec ceremonial clothing.

PHOTO BY GREG ROSENBERG

Saturday, November 4, 2023; Day of the Dead Celebration presented by Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio and Artistic Director Héctor Castellanos Lara, Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Campus: This woman is ready to carry a flag in the parade.

PHOTO BY GREG ROSENBERG

Saturday, November 4, 2023; Day of the Dead Celebration presented by Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio and Artistic Director Héctor Castellanos Lara, Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Campus: This woman dons traditional Aztec ceremonial clothing in honor of her ancestors.

PHOTO BY GREG ROSENBERG

Saturday, November 4, 2023; Day of the Dead Celebration presented by Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio and Artistic Director Héctor Castellanos Lara, Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Campus: Wearing decorated skulls, this pair march in the parade.

Saturday, November 4, 2023; Day of the Dead Celebration presented by Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio and Artistic Director Héctor Castellanos Lara, Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Campus: A woman wears a crown of roses to honor the memory of a deceased loved one.

PHOTO BY GREG ROSENBERG

Saturday, November 4, 2023; Day of the Dead Celebration presented by Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio and Artistic Director Héctor Castellanos Lara, Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Campus: This woman joins the crowd in the parking area outside of the Church and Parish Hall on the CPT Campus.

PHOTO BY GREG ROSENBERG

Saturday, November 4, 2023; Day of the Dead Celebration presented by Cleveland Public Theatre/Teatro Público de Cleveland & Día de Muertos Ohio and Artistic Director Héctor Castellanos Lara, Cleveland Public Theatre (CPT) Campus: This woman in her colorful dress participates in the celebration that honors the memory of those who have passed.