Destination El Paso plans 3-weekend celebration for Dia de los Muertos

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- As El Paso prepares to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, Destination El Paso invited the community to enjoy live music, food and local vendors for the next three weekends.

The three-weekend events are free and open to the public. Each weekend will feature a different thee to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, from remembering pets to honoring loved ones and celebrating life.

The celebration will take place at the Downtown Visitor Information Center (1 Civic Center Plaza).

"We want to celebrate something that's nice, near and close to our to our heart, and it gives us an opportunity to do that, to bring the community together, to remember the loved ones that have passed," said Veronica Castro, Visit El Paso's executive director.

The first celebration will kick off Friday.

Oct 16-17: The Pawprints on Our Hearts weekend remembers the pets who brought joy and companionship into their owners' lives.

Oct. 23-24: This weekend will remember the stars who inspired, entertained and left a lasting impact on fans.

Oct. 30 to Nov. 1: The final weekend will honor family, friends and loved ones who passed.