February 4, 2025 The author's family in Washington State. From left: Brother Güero, father Ricardo, mother Alicia, and brother Pepe. Courtesy of Araceli Cruz On Jan. 26, this year’s Dia de los Reyes celebration on Cherokee Street in St. Louis bustled with people happy for sunshine. After weeks of brutal snow, the event, put on by local Latino community organizers, featured taco tents and tables full of free coats, shoes, and blankets.