By Mark Ellwood / From New York Post
Screw Salem and skip Sleepy Hollow. If you want to scare up something spooky this month, slash the clichés.
Many cities stateside mark Día de los Muertos with as much gusto as anywhere in Mexico, especially border spots like San Antonio, where almost 200,000 people come every year to celebrate. This year’s events run from Oct. 22 through 25, with a Day of the Dead river parade that includes illuminated barges and live music.
The freebie, three-day Muertos Fest in Hemisfair Park is a showcase for more than 80 ofrendas, or altars (cast a vote for your fave), plus five stages with more music and two processions, all of them shot through with vibes that both honor and celebrate the dead.