[1]^[2] Traditions connected with the holiday include building private altars honoring the deceased using sugar skulls, marigolds, and the favorite foods and beverages of the departed and visiting graves with these as gifts. They also leave possessions of the deceased.
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Here at Street Grindz, we have adopted this traditional Latin holiday and celebrate with our own take on the holiday with a food truck twist.

As you likely know, Hawaii is a true “melting pot” of cultures, people and of course food.
We have just about every race/culture/ethnicity represented here in the islands, and everyone brings their own “flavor” to our land [lol. so to speak].
From Filipino and Chinese plantation workers, to groups of Irish, Jewish and Spanish who immigrated in to the islands early on, Hawaii truly is a combination of many cultures.

Rather than having a traditional “Halloween”  themed event, we want to celebrate our awesome Latin community here in Hawaii with a traditional celebration, with a non-traditional twist.

Our Dia De Los Muertos celebration at Eat The Street will feature music, art, traditional “Sugar Skull” face paint, and of course lots of traditional Latin and Latin-themed food.
From Tamales, Chicharrones de Pollo and Champurrado for those of you who want some legit latin grindz, to inspired dishes like Horchata Cupcakes, “Chicken Latino Pizza”, Poke Taco’s, Tres Leches mini donuts and so much more.
Whether you want a taste of the old country or some new and creative twist on a classic, Eat The Street has exactly what you are looking for.
And best of all, by eating at at Hawaii food truck, you are supporting small business in Hawaii. Its a win-win situation.

To go with this months Eat The Street: Dia De Los Muertos theme, we are hosting another Dia De Los Muertos face painting contest.
Come out to the event with your best Dis De Los Muertos “Sugar Skull” face paint for a chance to win $100 in grindz from Street Grindz and Eat The Street.

Entering to win is Simple:

1) Show up to Eat The Street with your best Dia De Los Muertos themed face paint
2) Check in to the Steet Grindz booth (located at the very center of the event) to have your photo and information taken.
3) THATS IT!

A winner will be announced later in the event after judges deliberation, and the prize will be awarded.
Not a bad way to win $100 worth of Eat The Street grindz.

Join us this Friday, October 25th from 4-9pm

We are located at 555 South St in the middle of Honolulu (Kaka’ako)

(limited parking available in the adjacent parking lot. and as always, we suggest you come early to get the most of your Eat The Street experience)