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The countdown is ON! Just 18 days away! 💀🌼✨ The 31st Annual Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival is almost here, and this year, someone very special is joining the celebration: ¡La Catrina de Oakland! ❤️ On November 1, Fruitvale will come alive with beautiful altares, music, danza, art, and incredible performances across our community stages! 🎶💃🏽 We're happy to share a sneak peek at this year's exciting entertainment lineup, all leading up to a historic celebration with our 34-foot-tall La Catrina de Oakland standing proudly at the heart of it all! 🤩💀 Swipe through to see what's in store! ✨➡ Want to be part of the magic? We're still looking for volunteers! Join us behind the scenes and help bring one of Oakland's most beloved celebrations to life. 🔗 Sign up through the link in our bio! A heartfelt ¡GRACIAS! to our incredible sponsors and community partners for helping make this historic celebration possible. Your support keeps our culture, traditions, and community thriving! 🫶🏽 (Sponsors as of 10/12/2026) This year's theme, “La Lucha Continúa — Aquí Estamos y No Nos Vamos,” is a powerful reminder of our resilience, our roots, and our commitment to keeping our traditions alive. 🕯🦋 📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 10 AM – 5 PM 📍 Fruitvale Transit Village, Oakland ¡Los esperamos! Bring your family, honor your ancestors, and celebrate with us! 🌳❤️ #TheUnityCouncil #CatrinadeOakland #OaklandDiadelosMuertos2026 #Fruitvale #ArtsandCultures by @the_unity_council
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Oakland, you gave La Catrina a welcome we’ll never forget. 💀❤️🌳 From the moment she arrived in Fruitvale, our community showed up with so much love, pride, and alegría to celebrate this historic moment with us. 🤩 To every artist, performer, partner, sponsor, volunteer, community member, and neighbor who helped bring this vision to life, ¡GRACIAS! This moment belongs to all of us. 🫶🏽 La Catrina’s arrival is only the beginning. Throughout her time in Oakland, we’ll continue celebrating our raíces, honoring our traditions, bringing generations together, and strengthening the connection between Oakland and Mexico. 🇲🇽🌳 And if you’d like to help us carry this momentum forward, consider supporting the La Catrina Resistance Fund. Your gift helps The Unity Council continue investing in our community, our culture, and our future. 🔗 Learn more and support through the link in our bio. La lucha continúa — Aqui Estamos y No Nos Vamos. ✊🏽💀 ¡Bienvenida a Oakland, La Catrina! ❤️ 📸 Photos by the incredibly talented Adriana Oyarzun! @adrianaoyarzun_photography #LaCatrinadeOakland #TheUnityCouncil #FruitvaleTransitVillage #OaklandLove by @the_unity_council
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She’s standing tall, Oakland. 💀🌼 After making her journey from Tultepec, Mexico (just outside Mexico City) to Oakland, our monumental 34-foot La Catrina is officially on display at Fruitvale Transit Village! She will be on display now through the Día de los Muertos Festival on November 1. Come see her up close, admire the incredible artistry, and of course, take plenty of photos and videos. 🎨 Created by @artsumex ❤️ A huge thank you to @the_unity_council and all the partners who helped bring La Catrina to Oakland. ¡Los esperamos en Fruitvale! Come experience her for yourself. 📸: @visitoakland taken in Oakland, California by @the_unity_council
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Children & Family Services is now enrolling for Head Start and Early Head Start! 🌟🎒 Every child deserves a strong beginning — one filled with learning, laughter, and love. 💛 Our Head Start and Early Head Start programs nurture curiosity, build confidence, and empower families to grow together. 🌱 🌼 Have questions? Come see us TOMORROW at our La Catrina Saturday Activation in Fruitvale! Our Children & Family Services team will be tabling and ready to answer your questions, share information about our programs, and help you learn more about enrollment opportunities! 📅 Saturday, October 17 | 12–4 PM 📍 Fruitvale Transit Village, Oakland 🎟️ FREE and open to the community! 🔗 Can't make it? Click the link in our bio to learn more and enroll today! ¡Children & Family Services ya tiene inscripciones abiertas para Head Start y Early Head Start! 🌟🎒 Cada niño merece un comienzo lleno de aprendizaje, alegría y amor. 💛 Nuestros programas de Head Start y Early Head Start fomentan la curiosidad, fortalecen la confianza y apoyan a las familias para crecer juntas. 🌱 🌼 ¿Tiene preguntas? ¡Visítenos MAÑANA durante nuestra activación de los sábados con La Catrina en Fruitvale! Nuestro equipo de Children & Family Services estará presente con una mesa informativa para responder sus preguntas, compartir información sobre nuestros programas y orientarle sobre el proceso de inscripción. 📅 Sábado 17 de octubre | 12–4 PM 📍 Fruitvale Transit Village, Oakland 🎟️ ¡Gratis y abierto a toda la comunidad! 🔗 ¿No puede acompañarnos? ¡Visite el enlace en nuestra biografía para obtener más información e inscribirse hoy! #TheUnityCouncil #HeadStart #EarlyHeadStart #OaklandFamilies #EarlyLearning #Fruitvale #LaCatrinaDeOakland #CommunitySupport by @the_unity_council
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Celebrate culture, community, and the loved ones we carry in our hearts. 🧡💀🌼 Join The Unity Council’s 31st Annual Día de los Muertos Festival in Oakland! 📅 Sunday, November 1 | 10 AM–5 PM 📍 Fruitvale Village, Oakland 🎟️ Free and family-friendly! Enjoy live music, beautiful community altars, traditional artisans, delicious food, and activities for the whole family. 👀 Stick around until the end of the reel to see who this year’s special guest is! 🎥: @visitoakland taken in Oakland, California by @the_unity_council
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There’s still time to be part of something MONUMENTAL! 🚨🌼💀✨ We’re counting down the days to the 31st Annual Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival, and we’re still looking for amazing volunteers to help bring this unforgettable celebration to life! 💛 On November 1, more than 100,000 attendees will come together in the heart of Fruitvale, alongside our 34-foot La Catrina de Fruitvale, the tallest Catrina ever exhibited in the United States! 🌳🤩 And YOU can be part of the magic behind the scenes! ✨ Grab your friends, sign up together, meet new people, and give back to the community while experiencing one of Oakland’s most beloved cultural celebrations in a whole new way. Did we mention the volunteer perks? Check them out🎉 Whether it's your first time volunteering or you've been celebrating with us for years, there's still a place for you! Don't just attend Oakland Día de los Muertos. Help make it happen! 💀 📅 Sunday, November 1, 2026 📍 Fruitvale, Oakland 📲 There's still time to sign up! Click the link in our bio or scan the QR code to join our volunteer team TODAY! Bring your friends. Bring your energy. Bring your love for Oakland. 🌼 La Lucha Continúa — Aquí Estamos y No Nos Vamos. ✊🏽 📸 Jayasimha Nuggehalli #OaklandDiaDeLosMuertos #LaCatrinadeFruitvale #Fruitvale #Oakland #VolunteerOakland #DiaDeLosMuertos #AquiEstamosYNoNosVamos by @the_unity_council
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Save the Date! ‼️🗓️ On October 24th, Juntos will be hosting a FREE Double-Feature movie screening of Coco & The Book of Life 🎥 There will be: - Free Snacks & Refreshments 🍿 - A Special Treat for those in Costume 🎃 - A Coco Sing-a-long 🎤 All this for free at Juntos Fruitvale! ☀️ Owned & operated by @the_unity_council #oaklandevents #oakland #lacatrina #theunitycouncil #bayarea by @the_unity_council
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🌼✨ FREE CORONAS DE CATRINA WORKSHOP! ✨🌼 We’re excited to welcome Gigi’s Florist to Oakland yWelcomes La Catrina for a special hands-on floral experience! 💐🦋 Join us for a FREE flower crown-making workshop where you’ll create your very own Catrina-inspired crown using fresh marigolds (cempasúchil) and baby’s breath! 🌼 A beautiful way to celebrate Día de los Muertos, embrace our traditions, and create lasting memories with family and friends. 🧡 Thanks to the generosity of Gigi’s Florist, 50 complimentary flower crowns will be available for our community! 📅 Saturday, October 17 ONLY 🕛 12 PM–4 PM 📍 Fruitvale Village 3301 E. 12th Street, Oakland, CA 🎟️ FREE WORKSHOP | LIMITED TO 50 CROWNS ✨ All ages welcome! Younger children must participate with an adult. 🌸 First come, first served, while supplies last! ¡Ven a crear tu propia corona de Catrina! 🌼💀 A special thank-you to Gigi’s Florist for generously donating her time, flowers, and materials to bring this experience to our community! Presented by The Unity Council. 🌺✨ THIS SATURDAY IN FRUITVALE! ✨🌺 ¡La Bienvenida de la Catrina continúa! 💀🌼 Join us for Flavors of Fruitvale, a FREE family celebration filled with culture, community, delicious food, live entertainment, and activities for all ages! 🇲🇽❤️ 🎶 Live Banda & Danza Azteca 🌼 FREE Catrina Flower Crown Workshop with Gigi’s Florist — only 50 crowns available! 🧘‍♀️ FREE Pilates y Banda @adfstudiopilates 🚗 VW Car Show 🎨 Arts & Crafts 🎈 Inflatable Obstacle Course & Mechanical Bull 🌮 Local Food Vendors & FREE Tastings 📅 Saturday, October 17 ⏰ 12 PM–4 PM 📍 Fruitvale Transit Village 3301 E. 12th Street, Oakland 🎟️ FREE ENTRY | ENTRADA GRATIS ✨ Swipe to explore the full lineup and meet the amazing vendors joining us! Bring your familia, invite your friends, and come celebrate the vibrant culture and community of Fruitvale! 🧡 #LaBienvenidaDeLaCatrina #FlavorsOfFruitvale #FruitvaleOakland #OaklandEvents #DiaDeLosMuertos BayAreaFamilies VisitOakland TheUnityCouncil 🌺✨ THIS SATURDAY IN FRUITVALE! ✨🌺 ¡La Bienvenida de la Catrina continúa! 💀🌼 Join us for Flavors of Fruitvale, a FREE family celebration filled with culture, co taken in Fruitvale Village by @the_unity_council
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¡Oakland, ven con hambre y disfruta los sabores de Fruitvale! 🌮🔥 Apoya a los negocios locales y disfruta en familia con actividades GRATIS para los niños. 🧡 📅 Sábados 17 de octubre ⏰ De 12 a 4 p. m. 📍 Fruitvale, Oakland Gracias a The Unity Council y LuisaD Creations N More por conectarme con esta hermosa comunidad. ✨ ¡Comparte este video e invita a quienes te van a acompañar! 🙌 . . . . . #Oakland #LaCatrina #OaklandCalifornia #explore #bayarea taken in Oakland, California by @the_unity_council
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clear your calendar, because there’s a 34-foot Catrina in Fruitvale and she is breathtaking💀✨ @the_unity_council is taking over Fruitvale Village in Oakland on October 17 & 24 from 12 to 4 PM. It’s 100% free to show up, hang out, and catch the live performances and family activities. pro-tip: come hungry and ready to shop! while the event itself is free, the local food vendors and artisan booths are definitely going to tempt you, so come ready to treat yourself and support local makers🌮🛍️ bring your friends, bring the kids, and come soak up the culture! who’s meeting us there? @the_unity_council @luisascreationsnmore @adfstudiopilates @elhuaracheazteca_ @grupominoria @nievescincodemayooak taken in Oakland, California by @the_unity_council
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FREE WEEKEND PLANS IN OAKLAND?! ✨ Oakland, we’re bringing PILATES Y BANDA to Fruitvale Village! 🎶🤎 We’re so excited to announce that AdF Studio will be collaborating with @the_unity_council for La Bienvenida de La Catrina on Saturday, October 17th! 🌼 If you’re looking for something fun to do with your friends, family, or little ones, come celebrate culture, movement, music, and community with us! 🧡 Fruitvale Village is welcoming La Catrina, a beautiful installation created in Mexico City and brought all the way to the heart of Oakland! 🇲🇽 The plaza is coming alive with free community celebrations every Saturday leading up to Día de los Muertos, and we’re so grateful to be part of it! ✨ HERE’S WHAT WE HAVE PLANNED: 🧘🏻‍♀️ FREE PILATES Y BANDA | 1:00–1:40 PM Join us for a special outdoor Pilates class with LIVE banda music by Grupo Minoría! @grupominoria 🎺🔥 Yes, you read that right — Pilates with BANDA playing live! Bring your besties, and all the good energy! First come first serve, mats are provided! 🍵 AdF MATCHA | 1:00–3:00 PM We’ll also be serving up our AdF Matcha! Come grab a matcha, say hello, and spend the afternoon with us! 🌼 CULTURE + COMMUNITY Enjoy traditional Aztec dancers @calpulli.ometekpatl , live entertainment, local businesses, beautiful Día de los Muertos celebrations, and so much more! 📍 Fruitvale Village 3301 East 12th Street, Oakland, CA 94601 📅 Saturday, October 17th 🎟️ FREE ENTRY | FAMILY FRIENDLY Events like these are exactly why we love Oakland so much. Bringing our community together through movement, music, culture, and connection is what AdF is all about. 🤎 A huge thank you to @the_unity_council and all the local businesses making these celebrations possible! Tag your Pilates bestie, bring the familia, and come spend your Saturday with us! 🦋🌺 We can’t wait to see you all there! Movement. Community. Cultura. 🤎 @the_unity_council @luisascreationsnmore @grupominoria @calpulli.ometekpatl #AdFStudio #PilatesYBanda #LaCatrina #FruitvaleVillage #OaklandEvents DiaDeLosMuertos OaklandCommunity EastOakland BayAreaEvents taken in Oakland, California by @the_unity_council
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Last week, we were honored to welcome Congresswoman Lateefah Simon @replsimon and House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark @repkclark to our De Colores Head Start Center and community partner La Clínica de La Raza @laclinicadelaraza! ❤️🌳 During their visit, they heard firsthand from families, educators, and healthcare professionals about the importance of programs like Head Start and Medi-Cal and their impact on our community. They also had the chance to see our 34-foot-tall La Catrina de Oakland! 💀🌼 A heartfelt ¡GRACIAS! to our incredible De Colores team for showcasing their work and to our guests for taking the time to listen to our community and recognize the importance of protecting these essential services. Aquí Estamos y No Nos Vamos! ❤️🌳 #TheUnityCouncil #Oakland #Fruitvale #CongressVisit by @the_unity_council
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