Coachella hosts ‘Run with Los Muertos’ block party, 5K run to start holiday weekend
Kendall Flynn
COACHELLA, Calif. (KESQ) – “Run with Los Muertos” is joining the City of Coachella for the holiday weekend to continue what organizers call “a centuries-old tradition by uniting dozens of community groups” and more.
The event is held throughout the U.S., Mexico and Canada to celebrate health, wellness, art, music and culture. The event also hosts a block party leading up to the 5K run at 6 p.m. Starting at 4 p.m., attendees can enjoy a vendor village, car show, art walk, and education programming for Día de los Muertos.
The block party is hosted in Old Town Coachella and will bring local talent to the East Valley on three stages of live entertainment. Organizers said there will also be cultural exchanges with artisans, musicians and chefs from Oaxaca, Michoacan and Mexicali.
Stay with News Channel 3 to hear from attendees and organizers on the importance of this event during the Día de los Muertos holiday weekend.
