The Nevada State Museum's annual Día de los Muertos celebrated even through chilly weather in Carson City
The Nevada State Museum presented a free Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, event in collaboration with Western Nevada College and Visit Carson City on Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. till 3 p.m.
The event celebrated a traditional Mexican holiday that pays tribute to the lives of loved ones who have passed on. It was filled with delightful crafts, traditional music, folk dancing and a food truck with plenty of options to choose from.
The Day of the Dead celebration took place behind the museum, with chairs set up in the audience area, allowing the dancers' loved ones to watch them perform the traditional Mexican dance.
The women performing wore a collection of colors on their beautiful embroidered Puebla dresses with bright-colored flowers in their hair and sugar skull makeup with flashy jewelry to accentuate their appearance.
Families in the audience were a bit cold outside, but the day went on with fun festivities like face painting, craft activities with colorful flowers and sugar skulls and a fun photo booth.
Along with the traditional music and engaging dancing performances, a sacred altar display was also at the museum to stick with the traditions of the holiday. It was presented from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Nov. 4.
People could walk up and watch the performers and join in on the festivities during the morning to the afternoon. There was nothing but smiles to be seen throughout the crowds.