A Spin on Tradition
PHOTOS AND CAPTION BY Karlos Rene Ayala
Community members created decorative altars in the Marketplace 99 shopping center parking lot in Elk Grove for a family-friendly , socially distanced Día de los Muertos drive-thru display and contest Nov 1 . The event , which celebrates the Latin American holiday honoring the lives of loved ones who have died , included tents decorated with photos of deceased family members ; dolls ; sugar skulls ; and beverages and food as offerings , such as pan de muerto . Motorists drove by the tents and could vote online for which altar they liked best . Six tents vied for the top prize of $ 750 , and second and third place prizes were $ 500 and $ 250 , respectively , awarded by NewMark Merrill , owners of Marketplace 99 .
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