Overview
- Carolina Sanchi’s house, La Llorona, capped Halloween night with a family show that drew large crowds on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. at Cerro Catedral 932.
- This year’s program featured new characters known as almas negras and a live Mamá Imelda performance by singer Juliana Guerci, including the song La Llorona.
- La Llorona won the neighborhood’s best-decoration contest in 2024 and has become a staple stop for photos, treats, games and short performances.
- Residents describe Halloween in Dalvian as a multigenerational, low-cost, neighbor-led celebration with decorated streets and children trick-or-treating.
- Local fixture Mario Crespo, who calls himself the Conde del Dalvian, marked roughly three decades of participating as a playful host figure.