Día de Muertos

Date and Time for this Past Event

Sunday, Nov 6, 2022 12pm - 5pm

Location

Details

For the first time ever, the traditional Day of the Dead Festival, organized by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta and the Institute of Mexican Culture, will take place at historic Oakland Cemetery!

Visitors of all ages will learn about and experience a Day of the Dead festival. Guests will enjoy traditional dancing, crafts, authentic Mexican food, and entertainment. They can also view a display of altars decorated with flowers, food, and beverages honoring lost family and friends.

Dressing up for the occasion is encouraged! There will be a Catrinas and Catrines Costume Contest with cash prizes for the first places (kids and adults). Registration for this contest will be at the festival entrance.

PARKING: Limited parking. We encourage guests to take Uber, Lyft, MARTA, or carpool.

Admission is free.

Vendor application & information on altars: http://www.instituteofmexicanculture.org/festivals.html

Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico and the Oficina de Enlace GTO-Georgia.