Hispanic and Latino · Festival · San Jose, California
Avenida de Altares
2027 dates not announced yet · usually October
About Avenida de Altares
Avenida de Altares is a free Día de los Muertos gathering at the Mexican Heritage Plaza in East San Jose. The 2026 edition marks its 10th anniversary.
What to expect
Cultural festivals like this one bring a community's food, music, dance, art and traditions to a public space, usually with performers, local vendors and community organizations.
Avenida de Altares has included community altars.
The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held October 31, 2026.
- Community altars
Where it happens
Avenida de Altares is held at Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose, California. It is one of 63 cultural festivals in California on this calendar.
Other nearby festivals
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- JulTBA2027San Jose Obon FestivalSan Jose, CAAsian American and Pacific IslanderSame city
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- NovTBA2027Oakland Dia de los Muertos FestivalOakland, CAHispanic and Latino40 miles away
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Questions about Avenida de Altares
- When is Avenida de Altares 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 31, 2026.
- Where is Avenida de Altares held?
- Avenida de Altares takes place at Mexican Heritage Plaza in San Jose, California.
- Is Avenida de Altares free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Avenida de Altares as free to attend.
- What happens at Avenida de Altares?
- Events have included: community altars.
- Who organizes Avenida de Altares?
- Avenida de Altares is organized by School of Arts and Culture at Mexican Heritage Plaza. Their official site is mhplaza.org.
- What other cultural festivals are near San Jose?
- The closest others on this calendar are Nikkei Matsuri in San Jose, CA (same city); San Jose Obon Festival in San Jose, CA (same city); Silicon Valley African Film Festival in San Jose, CA (same city).
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