Celia Cruz Tribute: Woodlawn Cemetery honors the iconic singer on the 20th anniversary of her passing

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Celia Cruz’s untimely passing. This remarkable event was confirmed by a cemetery spokesperson, generating immense excitement among the late singer’s devoted fans.Joining together to honor the timeless icon, fans of Celia Cruz will have the exclusive opportunity to pay homage to the beloved “Guarachera de Cuba” between the hours of 10 a.m.

and 2 p.m., as revealed by Barbara Selesky.Celia is resting eternally beside her lies her late husband, the renowned trumpeter Pedro Knight, who bid farewell to this world in 2007.Immerse yourself in the captivating atmosphere of the mausoleum, resonating with the enchanting melodies of Celia Cruz, a tradition upheld by the cemetery for countless years.Within the hallowed grounds of Woodlawn Cemetery, where grandeur meets tranquility, Celia Cruz’s tomb is a testament to her enduring legacy.

Drawing countless visitors, this sacred site embraces approximately 1,400 opulent private mausoleums, providing a final resting place for luminaries from music, literature, politics, sports, and business.Moreover, Selesky shared an exciting detail for those arriving at Woodlawn by private car.

A seamless journey awaits as they can traverse the cemetery’s two entrances, guided toward the artist’s majestic mausoleum with utmost ease and reverence.Adding to the fervor surrounding this monumental occasion, the traditional Cuban parade in New York, an annual spectacle beloved by the community, will converge on July 16th.