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If you are Mexican, live in the United States, and do not want to miss the Day of the Dead celebration, here we share five free events where you can honor your loved ones and share this tradition with family and friends.
From altar festivals and processions to live music and cultural activities, these are some of the options for celebrating the 2026 Day of the Dead in the United States.
1. San Francisco: Festival of Altars
If you live in San Francisco, you cannot miss the Festival of Altars, organized by the Marigold Project, where you can create your own altar with prior registration.
Through Instagram, the organizers summarize the event in four words: "altars, art, ceremony, and community."
Additionally, they highlight that there will be "dance, poetry, prayer, and music on and off the main stage."
- Ubicación: Parque Potrero del Sol (La Raza), 2827 Cesar Chavez Street, La Misión, San Francisco.
- Fecha: Lunes 2 de noviembre.
- Horario: De 4:00 p. m. a 10:00 p. m. La creación de altares comenzará a las 10:00 a. m.
- Precio: Entrada gratuita.
2. Washington, DC: Day of the Dead at The Wharf
If you are in Washington, DC, you can attend the Day of the Dead celebration at The Wharf.
The event will feature live music, cultural performances, a community procession, altars, and food.
There will also be activities for children, such as face painting and sugar skull decorating.
- Ubicación: 608 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024-3590, Estados Unidos.
- Fecha: 1 de noviembre.
- Horario: De 3:00 p. m. a 6:00 p. m.
- Precio: Entrada gratuita.
3. Los Angeles: Day of the Dead at Forest Lawn
Los Angeles is another city in the United States where you can celebrate the Day of the Dead.
At the event organized by Forest Lawn, you can enjoy altars, cultural expressions, performances by folk groups, mariachi music, and puppets.
- Ubicación: Forest Lawn, en Glendale, Covina Hills y Cypress.
- Fecha: 1 de noviembre.
- Horario: De 12:00 p. m. a 3:00 p. m.
- Precio: Entrada gratuita.
4. San Diego: Day of the Dead in Sherman Heights
Another option in California is the Day of the Dead celebration at the Sherman Heights Community Center.
Activities began on October 15th and will end on November 2nd, so you can still enjoy some events.
According to their official website, on November 1st, you will be able to visit altars and play the 'loteria de muertos' (Day of the Dead bingo).
Meanwhile, on November 2nd, a candlelight procession will take place, accompanied by Aztec dance, copal incense, and drums.
- Ubicación: 2258 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92102.
- Fechas: 1 y 2 de noviembre.
- Horarios:
- Precio: Eventos gratuitos.
5. Florida: Day of the Dead 2026 – A threshold between worlds
If you are in Florida, you cannot miss Day of the Dead 2026 – A threshold between worlds, organized by the Consulate General of Mexico in Miami, in collaboration with REED Global Experience and JOY Group, with the support of the City of Coral Gables.
According to their official website, the event will include "music, dance, artistic expressions, gastronomy, and activities for the whole family."
Additionally, you can participate in the Catrinas of Mictlan 2026 Contest, which requires prior registration.
- Ubicación: Ponce Circle Park, Coral Gables, Florida.
- Fecha: 31 de octubre.
- Horario: De 4:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m.
- Precio: Entrada gratuita.
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