Celia Cruz: Will open a mausoleum on the 20th anniversary of her death

Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx, where the remains of Celia Cruz (1925-2003) rest, will open its mausoleum on July 16, as that day marks the 20th anniversary of the death of the “Queen of Salsa”, reported EFE and a spokeswoman for the cemetery.

Followers of the star will be able to pay their respects “Guarachera from Cuba” between 10 a.m. and noon, said Barbara Selesky, spokeswoman for Woodlawn, where the former Fanie star lies with her husband, trumpeter Pedro Knight, who died in 2007.

Celia Cruz passed away on July 16, 2003 after losing his battle with cancer,

According to Selesky, and as happened in previous years, that day will come music by Celia Cruz in the mausoleum.

The grave of the interpreter “Life is a carnival” is among the most visited in Woodlawn.

This cemetery houses around 1400 magnificent private mausoleums and is the final resting place of many famous people from music, literature, politics, sports or business.

Selesky also indicated that those coming to Woodlawn by car can drive from either of the cemetery’s two entrances to the artist’s mausoleum.

He On July 16, a traditional paradeand Cuban from NY, which will depart from 38th Street and Madison Avenue in Manhattan at noon, will also be dedicated to the famous singer.