WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — On Saturday in Warner Robins, it was a celebration of life.
Each fall, the the Hispanic community around the world observes the Day of the Dead or " Dia de los Muertos."
The Day of the Dead is all about honoring the memories of loved ones who have passed. It is said that those family members return home for the night to visit their loved ones.
The celebration includes traditions like visiting gravesites and creating ofrendas, or altars, covered with pictures of their family members, candles, sweets, decorations, and personal offerings to nourish the spirits in their journey home.
"Your grandparents, your siblings, your friends, there's some people that even honor their parent their pets because they become a part of the family. Right? But so October 28, we'd light the first candle. And we remember those individuals that lost their lives because of crime, or they passed you know, in an accident... everyday up until November the second... one specific thing is remember," said Angela Alcantar.
It is the first year the celebration has been held in Warner Robins, and included live music from bands, lots of ladies dressed as skeletons in beautiful dresses, traditional food, and much more.
Several people volunteered to make things run smoothly, and three young attendees even got awarded with scholarships.
The event was scheduled from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday.