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This document outlines a recommendation for the County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors to approve a sponsorship of $250 for the La Raza Historical Society's Celebration of Life - Dia de los Muertos event. The event is scheduled for October 31, 2026, at San Jose History Park and aims to honor ancestors and loved ones through cultural practices. The La Raza Historical Society was established in 2016 to preserve the history of the Mexican American and broader Latino communities in Santa Clara Valley.
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- Sponsorship amount: $250
- Event date: October 31, 2026
- Event location: San Jose History Park
- Purpose of the event: To honor and celebrate ancestors and loved ones
- La Raza Historical Society founded in 2016 to document Latino history
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County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors Supervisorial District Three Supervisor Otto Lee 130401 DATE: September 15, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Otto Lee, President SUBJECT: Sponsorship - La Raza Historical Society Dia de los Muertos RECOMMENDED ACTION Approve County sponsorship of La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley in the amount of $250 from the Supervisorial District Three allocation in the Office of the Clerk of the Board Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, to support the Celebration of Life - Dia de los Muertos. (Lee) REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION La Raza Historical Society will host Celebration of Life – Dia de los Muertos on October 31, 2026 at San Jose History Park. Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday and cultural practice to honor and celebrate ancestors and loved ones who have passed. The event will span three days/nights to gather over 3,000 members of the community to set up family altars, enjoy cultural performances, music, and food. BACKGROUND The La Raza Historical Society of Santa Clara Valley (LRHS) was founded in 2016 to preserve and document the history of the Mexican American, Chicano/a, and broader Latino communities of...