Atlanta Day of the Dead Altars

Atlanta Day of the Dead is open to any who would like to build an altar for display during the festival.

Enter the Atlanta Day of the Dead Altar Contest

~ or Download Altar Contest Application

The application is to ensure enough space for all those who wish to participate.
Please fill out and return by October 27, 2012.

Please visit our Gallery page to see examples of altars from 2011.

Altars are built for the spirits of loved ones, to guide them back to the family. They are filled with items that represent the person being honored, including favorite food and drink, decorations, pan de muerto a traditional Mexican bread, candles, papel picado, possessions and more.

Traditional altar elements include:

Table with colorful tablecloth
A backdrop (usually an arch representing the transition to the afterlife)
Photos of ancestors, loved ones,
Candles
Incense
Food (Fruit and traditional Mexican pastries are the most popular)
Flowers (fresh or plastic)
Sugar Skulls (difficult to find outside of diverse cities, but here is a link to make your own!)

Source: Apartment Therapy

Please contact the Lanza Group: info@lanzagroup.com or call 404.350.0200 for more information.