Dia De Muertos Gala

Support a Powerful Cause Through Culture & Celebration.

Your ticket includes a portion of tamale, a portion of birria tacos, and one non-alcoholic drink. Additional food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Enjoy a vibrant evening with a cash bar, silent auction, free pool tables, and music to dance the night away.This is more than just a cultural experience, it’s a fundraiser with heart. All proceeds will be matched by one of our generous founders to support immigrant and refugee newcomer families facing food insecurity. Your ticket helps launch a winter food security program in 2026, empowering communities with access to culturally meaningful food, education, and self-sufficiency.

Welcome to an Immersive Journey into Mictlán Step into the sacred realm of Mictlán, where we honor those who came before us. Inspired by the Indigenous revival of Día de los Muertos, this gala brings deep-rooted traditions to life with love, respect, and community spirit. Come curious, leave inspired. A Night of Flavor, Tradition, and Celebration Alongside food and drink, the evening features a dazzling Catrina fashion show, a live DJ, a cash bar, silent auction, free pool tables, and a powerful ofrenda (altar) demonstration.

This event is designed to inspire, educate, and celebrate. We hope you ask questions, engage deeply, and walk away with a deeper connection to this sacred tradition. Dress Up and Join the Runway, Wear your finest Catrina or Catrín attire and take part in the fashion pasarela (runway walk), a tribute to ancestral beauty, resilience, and remembrance, all while supporting a future built on community care.

Special Bonus: Free Morning Altars Workshop and Ceremony Your ticket also grants you access to a free Altars Workshop and Ceremony on the morning of the event. Learn the ancestral meanings behind altar offerings and take part in a guided community ritual to honor loved ones who have passed. To reserve your spot, email welcomegardens@vircs.bc.ca.

This is more than an event, it’s a celebration for the soul, the community, and the future.