Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · San Francisco, California
Day of the Dead Festival of Altars
2026 dates not announced yet · usually November
About Day of the Dead Festival of Altars
A free, family-friendly gathering in Potrero del Sol Park in the Mission District where the public builds and visits community altars for Day of the Dead. The Marigold Project has produced it since 1992.
What to expect
Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition of remembering loved ones who have died, held around November 1 and 2. Celebrations often include ofrendas (altars), marigolds, sugar skulls, face painting, music and processions.
Day of the Dead Festival of Altars has included community altars, noon ceremony, art and craft stations and evening entertainment.
Day of the Dead Festival of Altars was first held in 1992. The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2026 yet. In 2025 it was held November 2, 2025.
- Community altars
- Noon ceremony
- Art and craft stations
- Evening entertainment
Where it happens
Day of the Dead Festival of Altars is held at Potrero del Sol Park (La Raza Park) in San Francisco, California. It is one of 63 cultural festivals in California on this calendar.
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Questions about Day of the Dead Festival of Altars
- When is Day of the Dead Festival of Altars 2026?
- The organizer has not announced 2026 dates yet. In 2025 it was held November 2, 2025.
- Where is Day of the Dead Festival of Altars held?
- Day of the Dead Festival of Altars takes place at Potrero del Sol Park (La Raza Park) in San Francisco, California.
- Is Day of the Dead Festival of Altars free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Day of the Dead Festival of Altars as free to attend.
- What happens at Day of the Dead Festival of Altars?
- Events have included: community altars, noon ceremony, art and craft stations, evening entertainment.
- Who organizes Day of the Dead Festival of Altars?
- Day of the Dead Festival of Altars is organized by The Marigold Project. Their official site is dayofthedeadsf.org/festival-of-altars.
- What other cultural festivals are near San Francisco?
- The closest others on this calendar are Arab Film Festival in San Francisco, CA (same city); Carnaval San Francisco in San Francisco, CA (same city); Dancing Feathers Youth Powwow in San Francisco, CA (same city).
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