Day of the Dead shopping guide: Food, crafts, more
Dia de los Muertos is traditionally celebrated Oct. 31-Nov. 2 and if you are planning a celebration for your family or a socially distanced gathering for the neighborhood, you will probably have to do some serious shopping to get the supplies you need.
But finding sugar skull molds or the items required to create a beautiful Day of the Dead ofrenda can be challenging unless you know the right place to go.
Here are some of the best places throughout metro Phoenix to shop for Dia de los Muertos decor, craft items and ingredients.
Decor, art, altar supplies and costumes
Mexican Arts Imports: 340 N. 24th St., Phoenix. 602-275-9552, https://www.mexicanarts imports.com.
The Purple Lizard Boutique: Online ordering only at this time. https://purplelizardboutique.com.
Southwestern Reflections: 7221 E. First Ave., Scottsdale. 480-949-1442, https://www.facebook.com/ southwesternreflections.
Party City: Various Valley locations, https://www.partycity.com.
Spirit Halloween: Various Valley lo
https://www.spirithalloween.com.
Target: Various Valley locations, https://www.target.com/.
Recipe ingredients
Food City:
Various Valley locations, https://myfoodcity.com.
Los Altos Ranch Market: Various Valley locations, https://www.losaltos ranchmarket.com/.
Pan de muerto
La Purisima Bakery: 4533 W. Glendale Ave., Glendale. 623-842-1400.
Also, ask at your local Mexican bakery or grocery store. Some carry it for the holiday.
Online resources
https://www.suenosimports.com. https://mexicansugarskull.com. https://www.corazondel pueblo.com.
https://www.alamofiesta.com.
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This story was previously published in 2016.