Traditionally, people would eat the favorite foods of the dead loved ones. At the Olvera Dia de Los Muertos event, food stands offered snacks and samples of comfort foods like agua fresca, atole de calabasa, tamales, mole, and sugar skulls. Artists provided free face painting with calavera skull designs incorporating Catholic and indigenous Mexican religious symbols. Activities and treats were offered for children, like a coloring booth with skull pages. Altars commemorated those who had died, including offerings of pan de los muertos bread, candles, flowers, portraits and other meaningful items. Music from various genres played in the plaza, where people danced alone or in couples to celebrate