OFFICIAL DALLAS DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Dallas Dia De Muertos Parade & Festival
Honor this beautiful tradition and witness Dallas’ biggest Dia de los Muertos event, a colorful parade procession! The parade kicks off at 7pm from City Hall, with the route circling back there for an evening of entertainment, live music, and mouthwatering bites!
Date & time: October 25th from 4pm 11pm
Location: Dallas City Hall Plaza
Price: Free
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MORE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENTS
Downtown Dallas Movie Night: Coco
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets for a family movie night under the stars! The movie Coco is a fun and educational story that teaches lessons on Mexican culture and family heritage, all set in Mexico during Dia de los Muertos.
Date & time: October 11th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm
Location: Harwood Park
Price: Free
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Dia de los Muertos at The Mexican
One of the most beautiful restaurants in Dallas just got even more stunning, with 4,200 fresh cempasúchil flowers (known as the flower of the dead) filling the space! Plus, enjoy a special menu for the holiday featuring dishes like Blue Point Oysters, Lobster Poblano Bisque, Braised Short Rib, and a Sugar Skull dessert. Stop by on November 1st and 2nd for mariachi performances and live Catrinas roaming the restaurant!
Date & time: October 23rd through November 2nd
Location: The Mexican
Price: Free, reservations recommended
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Mesa Mezcal Dia De Los Muertos Party
Raise a glass to life and death at this Mexican restaurant, featuring a special cocktail menu, live music, and festive decor. Special sips on the menu include Batangas, a Dessert Old Fashioned, Margaritas, Tequila Corpse Revivers, and Mezcal Palomas.
Date & time: October 24th from 4pm to 10pm
Location: Mesa Mezcal
Price: Free
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Cacao, Cleansing, and Sound
This mindful Dia de los Muertos celebration is designed to help you connect with lost loved ones through meditation, yoga, and sound healing. After a gentle flow, sound bath, and guided meditation, you’ll have a chance to journal on any memories or feelings you may have conjured. All levels are welcome!
Date & time: October 25th from 3pm to 4pm
Location: V12 Yoga
Price: $36
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Dia de los Muertos at The Planting Hand
Honor the dead at this stunning plant store that’s full of life, featuring traditional music by Elkin Pautt, complimentary sips, and a colorful community ofrenda! Attendees are encouraged to bring their own offerings and photos to add to the altar.
Date & time: October 25th from 8pm to 11pm
Location: The Planting Hand
Price: $28
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Día de los Muertos at Te Deseo
Enjoy a late-night Dia de los Muertos party at this beloved Latin restaurant in the Harwood District, featuring Espolòn Tequila specials and festive live music on La Terraza, aka the rooftop!
Date & time: October 31st & November 1st from 10pm to 2am
Location: Te Deseo
Price: Free, RSVPs/reservations recommended
Harwood District | Directions
Mexican Sugar’s Dia de los Muertos
Toast to the holiday all weekend long at Mexican Sugar! Their celebration will feature a tableside cocoa bomb experience available daily, Don Julio tequila tastings on October 21st from 6pm to 8pm, and a live DJ on Saturday evening!
Date & time: October 31st through November 2nd, times vary
Location: Mexican Sugar Uptown
Price: Free
Uptown | Directions
Photo courtesy of Dallas Symphony Orchestra
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Día de los Muertos Concert
Join the DSO for a colorful celebration of Latin American music and culture! Enjoy music from Mariachi Lone Star and Mariachi Los Unicos, plus decorated ofrendas in the Symphony Center!
Date & time: October 31st at 7:30pm
Location: Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
Price: $37 to $74
Arts District | Directions
Latino Cultural Center Festival
Head to this beloved Latin culture hub for a family-friendly festival, featuring themed arts and crafts, live music and performances, pop-ups from local vendors, community altars, and more!
Date & time: November 1st from 11am to 4pm
Location: Latino Cultural Center Dallas
Price: Free
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Día de los Muertos Garland 2025
Immerse yourself in Mexican culture at Garland’s vibrant celebration, which will feature a traditional altar, live Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico, and a screening of the movie Coco! Plus, shop Dia de los Muertos t-shirts, a local vendor market, and authentic Mexican eats and drinks.
Date & time: November 1st from 2pm to 7pm
Location: Downtown Garland Square
Price: Free
Garland | Directions
Día de Los Muertos Oak Cliff 2025
Join the Oak Cliff Cultural Center, Somos Loud, and CocoAndre Chocolatier for a vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration! The 15th edition of the annual block party will include a local vendor market, live music, traditional dances, authentic Mexican eats and drinks, face painting, and altar displays honoring our ancestors.
Date & time: November 1st from 4pm to 9pm
Location: 423 Centre St. (CocoAndre’s future new location)
Price: Free
Oak Cliff | Directions
