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Día de los Muertos events in Dallas

Natalie Chandler

Illustration of a pattern of sugar skulls and marigolds. — Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios

Dallas celebrates Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with joyful parades and festivals, colorful altars and costumes.

💃 Enjoy a beautiful parade. The sixth annual Dallas Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival features live music, food and drinks, crafts and more. The parade showcases elaborate Catrina and Catrín costumes alongside illuminated floats decked out in marigolds.

4–10pm Saturday at City Hall Plaza. Parade at 7pm. Free admission.

🎊 Check out local venders and makers. Día de los Muertos Oak Cliff Celebration at CocoAndré also features dancers and live music.

Noon to 5pm Sunday. Free admission.

🕯️ Take a walking tour. Ruta de Altares, a free self-guided route of Día de los Muertos altars, stretches across the Bishop Arts District and Jefferson Boulevard in Oak Cliff.

Friday through Sunday. The route guide is available in English and Spanish.

🇲🇽 Pay tribute to the departed. Hosted by the Latino Cultural Center, Día de los Muertos Exhibition showcases unique altars created by community members, artists and organizations.

Through Nov. 6. Free.

💐 Bring a photo of a loved one. The Community Altar at Sor Juana is a shared space for remembrance and connection.

Through Nov. 8.

🎉 Sip a pan de muerto cocktail. Día de los Muertos Block Party at Sueño features a DJ, live entertainment, food and specialty cocktails.

4pm–9pm, Monday, Richardson. Free.

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