Oxnard—Family members honored loved ones who passed on Saturday, October 12, at Heritage Square as the El Panteón Fest was a day packed with joyful remembrance and honor by residents.
THE event featured Danzantes, Live Music, a Theatrical Play and Desfilada procession, Face painting, a Catrin and Catrina contest, plus Food and Retail Vendors.
Edith Chavez from Luxury Beauty Pro had her entire team ready to entertain the crowd. She said they wore a Catrina to make the day memorable and said her dress took about a month to complete.
“ We ’r e showing the culture of the Catrina and the outfits,” she said. “I’m a professional cosmetologist, so we showcase what we do.”
She came to a mutual agreement with Heritage Square, and she wanted to be part of the day.
“They’re having an amazing event,” she said. “This is a day to remember the ones who are not here anymore. This honors them and have them in our minds that they still live in our hearts.”
She was honoring her Grandparents and her Uncle.
“I grew up with my Grandparents, so I have a lot of memories of them, and they bought me a lot of…
