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Dia de Los Muertos Catrina Contest
October 28, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
🎉💀 Step into a world of tradition and creativity at the Catrina Contest during our Día de Los Muertos celebration! 🌟👒
📅 Date: Saturday, October 28
🕕 Time: 6 PM
📍 Location: Plaza de Las Armas, Old Town San Diego State Historic Park
🏆 Awards: Cash prizes for 1st Place in each category
💀 Categories: Best Traditional Catrina, Most Creative Catrina, and Best Group Catrinas
🌼 Transform into a Catrina or Catrin, and be part of the vibrant event honoring this iconic Mexican tradition.
✅ How to Participate:
- Register at the main stage starting at 5pm.
- Arrive dressed as your Catrina character.
- Strut your stuff and wow the judges.
Let your creativity shine and embrace the elegance of La Calavera Catrina. It’s a celebration you won’t want to miss! 💃🕺
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