Dia de los Muertos Festival
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Oct 26, 2024 3pm
Location
Downtown Corpus Christi
Details
October 26, 2024
3 pm to Midnight
Now in their 17th year, the Dia de los Muertos Festival has become one of Corpus Christi’s most popular events. It has been recognized as a top Dia de los Muertos Celebration in the US / Texas and voted Best Festival in The Bend Magazine’s Locals List eight years running (2016-2024). Goals of the event are to celebrate and honor the rich cultural heritage of Mexico and South Texas, educate and unite the community, draw tourists and residents to downtown Corpus Christi and promote the city. As Corpus Christi’s most anticipated event of the fall, the Dia de los Muertos Festival has brought life, music and culture into the downtown community since 2008.
A national holiday in Mexico, Dia de los Muertos is a time when deceased friends and family members are remembered, honored and celebrated. It is a poignant time, both solemn and joyous, with colorful customs, pageantry, and whimsy despite the sobering subject. The festival pays tribute to this tradition.
The 2024 Dia de los Muertos Festival will be held Saturday, October 26 from 3:00 PM to midnight. There will be live entertainment on three stages: Latin-influenced rock & pop music, Mariachis, Ballet Folklorico and cultural dancers, youth performers, local DJs, and regional up-and-coming bands. The event also includes an Hecho a Mano Art Expo, Kids’ Activities, Ofrenda display, art exhibitions and demonstrations, food, drinks and more.
