Dia de Los Muertos Weekend
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Join us in the Cultural Arts District in Denison, Texas for Dia de Los Muertos Weekend!
Join the #DIAdenison2024 Instagram Sugar Skull Contest. Find the Sugar Skulls hiding in participating businesses and send a selfie #DIADenison2024 to win prizes for gift certificates to downtown businesses!
During the week of Día de los Muertos, businesses throughout Downtown Denison will be celebrating with beautiful window displays, and ofrendas. Visitors can stroll through our historic business district and to admire the vibrant and artistic displays that honor the cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos. While you’re here, step in and explore all of our local stores, coffeeshops, and restaurants! Many shops will have unique items for sale to pay homage to the holiday.
Dia de Los Muertos Weekend Events
Thursday, October 31
Yarn Bomb Public Art by Quixotic Fibers
Monsters on Main 5:30 – 7:00 Main Street Denison
Friday, November 1
Party with the Puppets – Ivanhoe Ale Works 220 W. Main St. Denison
Donation Only
Food and Beverage Available for Purchase
Saturday, November 2
Dia de los Muertos Festival 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Historic Downtown Denison @ Heritage Park, Denison TX
2:00 Parade See the Giant Puppets, Gabby’s Auto Show and fabulous DFW Caballos Bailadores de Dallas
Don’t miss activities at the Festival!
-Face Painters
-Arts and Crafts Mercado
-Food Court
-Giant Puppets
-Gabby’s Auto Show
-La Catrina El Catrin Costume Contest
-No Charge
Main Stage Performers
Main Stage Performances 10am – 5pm
Denison High School Jazz Band
Little Goddess Trybe Dancers
Cinco de Mayo Dancers
Mi Mariachi Viva Mexico
Danza Aztteca Chichimeca Azlan De Anna
Marco Antonio Ozuna – Mayan Eagle Dancer
Sunday , November 3
Where to stay for Dia de Los Muertos Weekend
If you are coming up for the week, weekend or just overnight: Please visit our lodging options.
To learn more about Dia De Los Muertos celebrations visit:
https://latino.si.edu/learn/teaching-and-learning-resources/day-dead-resources/
