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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Downtown Kitchener BIA and TLN Media Group Partner to Celebrate Día de los Muertos November 2, 2024
(Kitchener, ON – October 17, 2024) TLN Media Group has partnered with the Downtown Kitchener BIA for a vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 2, 2024. This family-friendly free event will showcase Mexican and Latin American culture through art, food, music, and joyful festivities, honouring the memory of loved ones who have passed.
Throughout the day, beautifully decorated altars (Ofrendas) will be displayed at various locations, allowing visitors to place mementos and honour the memory of their loved ones. The celebration kicks off at the Kitchener Market (300 King St. E) from 9am to 2pm, featuring food tastings, face painting, live performances, and a colourful parade led by the Mexican Folk Ballet at 2pm. The parade will travel from the Market along King St. E to Queen St. N, ending at Vogelsang Green where festivities continue from 3pm to 8pm, with performances by Mariachi Los Amigos, an artisan market, and more.
Other event highlights include:
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Speakers Corner (King/Benton St.): Musical performances by Singer/Songwriter Busta J and a community Ofrenda to honour those who have passed, from 12pm to 5pm.
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Matter of Taste (115 King St. W): Enjoy live music by Executive Vibez and indulge in Mexican candy and face painting from 4pm to 8pm.
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Goudies Lane (Queen St.): DJ IcePink will keep the energy high with music and more dance lessons from TenC Co. from 5pm to 8pm.
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Bobby O’Brien’s + Don Julio Tacos & Tequila Bar (125 King St. W): Groove to DJ beats and a live performance by Mariachi Los Amigos from 5pm to 10pm, with photo ops and a vibrant Ofrenda display.
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Casa Toro 88 (28 Benton St.): Visit Casa Toro 88 for face painting (3pm to 8pm) and menu specials featuring traditional atole and pan de dulce and see their beautiful Ofrenda.
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Stroll Walking Tours: Discover the cultural significance of Día de los Muertos with a guided walking tour featuring key locations in the downtown area, including the Kitchener Market, Casa Toro 88, and Vogelsang Green. Tours will run at 1:30pm and 3pm.
“Día de los Muertos is a vibrant celebration of life, culture, and community, and we are thrilled to bring this meaningful tradition once again to Downtown Kitchener”, said Linda Jutzi, Executive Director of Downtown Kitchener BIA. “Events like this are important because they allow us to honour diverse cultures and bring people together in a shared space. Downtown Kitchener is proud to be a destination that embraces inclusivity and connection, and this event is a beautiful reflection of our commitment to fostering experiences where all are welcome. It’s a chance for us to celebrate the past while coming together as a community in the present.”
“TLN Media Group is excited to partner with the Downtown Kitchener BIA to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Día de los Muertos”, said TLN Media Group’s Senior Director of Communications Bruna Aloe. “This event is a beautiful opportunity to bring the community together, honouring our loved ones through the vibrant traditions of Latin America. As Canada’s most influential multicultural media company, we are committed to sharing meaningful experiences with Canadians of all cultures, and we are excited to do that in the heart of Kitchener.”
Don’t miss this vibrant Día de los Muertos celebration in Downtown Kitchener! For details, visit downtownkitchener.ca.
For information contact:
Downtown Kitchener BIA: Arnold Yescas | Community Connections Manager | 519.744.4921 x 7 | [email protected]
TLN Media Group: Bruna Aloe | Senior Director, Communications & Marketing | 416.744.5745 | [email protected]
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About the Downtown Kitchener BIA:
The Downtown Kitchener Business Improvement Area, better known as the BIA, is committed to making downtown a vibrant, successful community. Through events, initiatives, and partnerships, the BIA aims to ensure that residents, businesses, and visitors feel a part of a lively, welcoming community.
About TLN Media Group
Celebrating 40 years of service, the TLN Media Group organization brands inform and entertain millions of Canadians. Whether in Italian, Spanish, English and other languages, TLN has played a key role in the development of the national multicultural media landscape. Since launching in 1984, the original ethnic TV channel “Telelatino” has expanded to become a multichannel operator TLN Media Group, and Canada’s most influential multicultural media company. TLN Media Group is an independent, immigrant-owned media organization dedicated to connecting communities through storytelling and shared experiences. As a multicultural media leader, TLN Media Group selects, curates, produces, and commissions unique and culturally significant TV and digital content distributed in Canada and worldwide. TLN TV, the original flagship channel has evolved into a mainstream-friendly destination providing multiculturally rich content. TLN Media Group also operates Canada’s most widely available multilingual TV channels led by top Italian language services Mediaset Italia Canada and TGCOM24 news network, as well as Spanish language leader Univision Canada. Additional TV channels include Canada’s first and only Heritage language channels for kids, Telebimbi (Italian) and Teleniños (Spanish), bringing well-known Canadian-made kids shows to families nationwide; and EuroWorld Sport TV, a channel dedicated to sports fandom. TLN Media Group has also produced and promoted many cultural events and festivals, the most widely recognized of which is the annual TD Salsa in Toronto/Salsa on St. Clair summer festival.
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