Portal of Remembrance + Ancestor Arch by Artists Cal Duran and Val Ponce Najera

Oct 9–19, 2026 • BLUE RIVER PLAZA

This installation, honoring our great ancestors, illuminates many community memories. A giant archway full of rich marigolds, combined with a giant skeleton head, arms, and hands, greets visitors to the land of the ones before us.

AirStage Community Ofrenda

Oct 16–17, 2026 • RIDGE STREET ARTS SQUARE

Ingrid “Kiki” Díaz-Davis + Summit County students

This community ofrenda is being created in collaboration with local artist Ingrid “Kiki” Diaz-Davis and Summit County elementary schools. Over the span of two weeks, Kiki will visit all six Summit County elementary schools, leading a hands-on craft and teaching students about the traditions and significance of Día de los Muertos. The ofrenda brings together the creativity and learning of students from across the county to honor and celebrate this meaningful tradition.