The Day of the Dead is a cherished holiday mostly celebrated in Mexico building altars, enjoying food and flowers, and visiting graves. It is a time of remembrance where families welcome back their deceased relatives and honor their loved ones.  

DALLAS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 28
The community of Dallas will be celebrating the vibrant and enchanting holiday with a parade and festival where the streets will come alive with music, food, colorful costumers, and wonderful art installations! You’ll be sure to notice the ofrendas, altars built for deceased loved ones, marigold flowers, used to help those who have departed find their way to their altars, and calaveras, sugar skull candy.  

DENTON DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL 
Friday, October 27 and Saturday, October 28 
Celebrate Day of the Dead in Denton with coffin races, twilight lantern parade, a pumpkin patch, and local art, crafts, and food. Celebrate with your loved ones and the Denton community at Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival. 

FORT WORTH DAY OF THE DEAD PARADE AND CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 28 
Celebrate the 20th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration of Life and Culture in Fort Worth with festivities from local food, music, celebration and remembrances of the deceased. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden will also feature a Marigold Carpet exhibit where you will be able to enjoy 46,000 marigolds to help deceased loved ones find their way home to the altars made for them. 

WAXAHACHIE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 28 
Join the Waxahachie community with their Día de Los Muertos Festival at the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts where there will be an outdoor art market, Storytime and craft, free art activities, and live Ballet Folklorico and Aztec Dance performances. The museum will have a public ofrenda and guests are encouraged to bring art, photos, or items of their loved ones to add to.  

MESQUITE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 29 
Enjoy activities for the whole family including dancing, music, painting, Ballet Folklorico performances and so much more! There will be a local vendor market and public ofrenda where attendees can add objects, pictures, or art to remember their loved ones.  

THE COLONY DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Thusday, November 2 
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos north of Dallas at the Topo Chico Hard Seltzer Stage and Lawn with live performances by Mariachi Arraigo de America, Mexico 2000 Ballet Folklorico, and Squeezebox Bandits. Food and drink vendors will be there and activities for the family will range from face painting to grabbing a picture with a real-life donkey and llama! Celebrate Día de Los Muertos with the family and don’t miss out on the festivities.  

GRAND PRAIRIE DAY OF THE DEAD FIESTA LATINA 
Thursday, November 2 
At Grand Prairie’s Day of the Dead Fiesta Latina you are invited to a beautiful butterfly release, processional, altar and Catrina contest, with live performances and movie screening of Coco. Celebrated at City Hall, this festival is the perfect event to go with family and friends! 

LEWSIVILLE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Thursday, November 2
The Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting their Día de Los Muertos Celebration with food, music, dance, and celebration! Guests are asked to bring a picture of a loved one or an offering to add to their community ofrenda and learn more about the celebration of remembrance. 

DENISON DIA DE LOS MUERTOS WEEKEND
Saturday, November 4 
North of Dallas, Denison, TX will be celebrating their 12h annual Día de Los Muertos Weekend with live entertainment, parade, and are excited to feature Cristina Tribute Show- Queen of Tejano & Latin Tribute!