MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) — Downtown Meridian was filled with colorful decorations, live music and Day of the Dead-inspired artwork during a celebration Friday, Oct. 30.
Photographs from the event show musicians performing on an outdoor stage as colorful banners and decorative lanterns lined the downtown streets.
Attendees were photographed wearing floral headpieces, elaborate costumes and decorative face paint inspired by Day of the Dead traditions.
Several displays featured photographs of loved ones surrounded by flowers, candles and decorative items. The arrangements resembled traditional altars commonly associated with Day of the Dead observances.
Another display featured brightly colored skull artwork illuminated under ultraviolet lighting.
The event also included colorful floral decorations and decorative skulls displayed throughout the area.
Day of the Dead is observed primarily Nov. 1-2 as a time to remember and honor deceased loved ones.
Photographs from the Oct. 30 gathering captured the music, artwork and decorations displayed throughout downtown Meridian.
