October 28, 2012
The Banderas News posted information about the Day of the Dead celebrations that will take place in Purerto Vallarta, beginning at 7 PM on Calle Agustin Rodriguez, when it will be closed to traffic and the street will be decorated with 1.65 to 2 meterCatrinas,
"The goal of this contest is to have Catrinas made to decorate the whole of Agustin Rodriguez Street. The Catrinas should be between 1.65 and 2 meters in height and must use traditions materials - reeds, shells, Mexican fabrics and various types of paper products. The prize for first place is five thousand dollars," announced Langarica Cesar Santana, head of markets.
Following are Google Earth impressions of the street and area:
Calle Agustin Rodriguez - Closed for Day of the Dead Festival
Calle Agustin Rodriguez East End and Mex 200 - East End of The Day of the Dead Closure
Calle Agustin Rodriguez in Front of Flea Market Westerly View
Calle Agustin Rodriguez Moving Toward Flea Market (02)
Calle Agustin Rodriguez Moving Toward Flea Market (01)
Calle Agustin Rodriguez West End at Mexico HY 200
There will be music and lots of festivities. Let us know how it was.