Day of the Dead celebrations in Edmonton [Video]

Many Latinos across the city are preparing for Dia de los Muertos this weekend, a Mexican holiday known as Day of the Dead.

La Morenita owner Angelica Cruz says she started setting up her altar, also known as an ofrenda, in her restaurant on Oct. 27.

An ofrenda is a traditional altar that’s decorated with photos of dead loved ones, surrounded with marigolds and favourite items, such as food, ancestors used to love.

“(It’s a way) of welcoming them back to be able to bless us with their love,” Cruz told CTV Edmonton.

“Whatever we knew they loved in life, we have it here waiting for them to be able to be able to take it with them.”

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The holiday is celebrated between Nov. 1 and 2.

Cruz has set up a community ofenda at her restaurant for people to bring photos of their …