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U.S. Día de los Muertos Guides Spotlight Community Altars as Pet Tributes Gain Ground

New roundups detail how museums, parks and humane groups are inviting visitors to add photos and keepsakes to shared ofrendas.

Overview

  • The Humane Society of Utah installed its first pet ofrenda in Murray and is welcoming visitors to place photos of late animals through Nov. 2.
  • An unofficial Oct. 27 ‘Day of the Dead for pets’ continues to spread, with companies such as Petco promoting commemorations on that date.
  • Houston events feature participatory altars, including a Discovery Green community ofrenda by artist Angel Quesada and MECA’s curated installations with a tribute to cyclists.
  • Portland listings range from Milagro’s 30th annual festival to Oregon Muertos installations and neighborhood gatherings that include public altars and hands-on workshops.
  • San Antonio’s guide pairs event schedules—including a three-day Muertos Fest and a river parade—with explanations of core traditions like ofrendas, marigolds, copal and pan de muerto.