Oakland celebrates Dia de Los Muertos Festival in Fruitvale

Vale neighborhood celebrated the 31st annual Día de los Muertos festival and the theme this year the struggle continues put a spotlight on the continuing fight for immigrant justice community dignity and the right for families to remain rooted in their communities. The free day-long event attracted thousands of people honoring loved ones who have died and they celebrate Latino culture and traditions. A lot of us don't know where we came from or we don't know how like how this is going to impact our future and being able to see that we have loved ones that did such big things or even just people that were out there that loved us and wanted us to continue doing the work that they were doing is very important. Now festival goers also enjoyed live music, Aztec rituals and community altars. The event was organized by the Unity Council. It's a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Oakland's Fruitvale community.