Halloween is coming up next Thursday on October 31st, coinciding with the Mexican holiday Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), which traditionally occurs from October 31 – November 2nd. During the holiday, family and friends get together to pray for and remember loved ones who have passed away. Celebrations traditionally include building private altars, visiting grave sites, and honoring the deceased with sugar skulls, marigolds, and their favorite foods and beverages. Chula Vista, CA locals who want to participate in Dia de los Muertos celebrations can stop by the Chula Vista Memorial Park on November 1st for the 1st Annual Day of the Dead Community Celebration.
One of the traditional treats for Dia de los Muertos is pan de muerto, a Mexican sweet bread. The bread is formed into round loaves and decorated with strips of dough that resemble bones. Chula Vista locals who would like to purchase pan de muerto for their Day of the Dead celebrations can visit Chico's Bakery. A family owned and operated bakery, Chico’s has been providing the Chula Vista community with fresh, authentic Mexican pastries and high quality cakes since 1984.
Along with pan de muerto, Chula Vista locals can pick up traditional Mexican pastries like conchas, cañones and orejas, and specialty cakes and cupcakes. Cakes and cupcakes can be custom decorated for special events like weddings, birthdays, baby showers and more. The bakery also makes tamales, perfect for those who need a quick snack when purchasing sweets.
After stopping by Chico’s Bakery and the Chula Vista Dia de los Muertos celebration, if you need to ship some pan de muerto to out of town family and friends, visit one of the Chula Vista PostalAnnex locations where you can ship your items via UPS or FedEx. The friendly professionals at PostalAnnex can even compare shipping rates to find the best rate and service for shipping your bread.
Chico’s Bakery
216 3rd Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91910
P: (619) 691-6386
Hours
Mon - Sat: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Image: Wikipedia
Sources: Chico’s Bakery Facebook; Chico’s Bakery website; Wikipedia; Yelp; CV Dia de los Muertos website