We are a nonprofit organization in Arizona that is working to help share and preserve our culture by organizing an annual Dia de los Muertos celebration, which brings people together to honor loved ones who have passed. We aim to create a beautiful and dynamic experience that has a lasting positive impact on all who at
Copper Roots Dia de los Muertos throughout the years.
Our Main Team
Our main team is made up of four women with family roots in Superior and nearly every town along Arizona highway 177.
L to R- Jeannie Castaneda, Yvonne Oriol, Jennifer Suarez, and Janette Cruz.
Our Collaborators
Our main collaborators have been The Buckboard City Cafe, Superior Dance Company, Adelante Juntos, and Rebuild Superior. We’ve had several businesses from Superior to Winkelman donate to our event. We’d like to thank all those mentioned and also our family and friends who help in so many ways.
We’ve had several businesses from Superior to Winkelman donate to our event. We’d like to thank all those mentioned and also our family and friends who help in so many ways.
CR177 Murals created in Superior, AZ
Catrina Mural
Vietnam Military Mural
Vietnam Military Mural
You can find this mural
at The Buckboard City Cafe and Saloon in Superior, AZ
Artist Jen Suarez
Vietnam Military Mural
Vietnam Military Mural
Vietnam Military Mural
You can find this mural
at the Fairview Cemetery
in Superior, AZ.
Artist Myron Starr
Frida Mural
Vietnam Military Mural
Frida Mural
You can find this
mural at the Gypsy Sisters
Coffee and Tea House
in Superior, AZ.
Artist Jen Suarez
Support Copper Roots 177
We have become a non profit organization in order to continue this beautiful and growing event. Every year as it grows, so do the expenses. We appreciate your help to keep it alive.