Day of the Dead in Milwaukee


By Nancy Camden | October 31, 2014

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“All Hallows’ Eve,” or Halloween, was originally a religious celebration. The following days, Nov. 1st and 2nd, Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is observed in Mexico. Nancy Camden introduces us to artist Jose Chavez who helped organize one of Milwaukee’s annual Day of the Dead community celebration.

Nancy Camden

Nancy Camden is an independent radio producer and the creator of Spotting Wisconsin.
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