When is Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) 2026?

Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) is October 25, 2026, according to the organizer.

Where is Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) held?

Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) takes place at City Plaza in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Is Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) free?

Yes. The organizer lists Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) as free to attend.

Who organizes Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh)?

Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) is organized by Revista Latina NC. Their official site is revistalatinanc.com/day-of-the-dead.

What other cultural festivals are near Raleigh?

The closest others on this calendar are African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County in Raleigh, NC (same city); American Indian Heritage Celebration in Raleigh, NC (same city); Capital City Juneteenth Celebration in Raleigh, NC (same city).

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Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Raleigh, North Carolina

Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh)

Name: Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) 2026
Start: 2026-10-25
End: 2026-10-25
Location: City Plaza

October 25, 2026 at City Plaza

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About Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh)

A yearly Day of the Dead festival in downtown Raleigh organized by Revista Latina NC. It centers on a Catrina parade and costume contest on Fayetteville Street, with two music stages, a community altar and Latin American food.

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 (Raleigh) has included catrina parade, catrina contest, live music on two stages, community altar and food trucks and vendors.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The next edition is October 25, 2026.

Catrina parade
Catrina contest
Live music on two stages
Community altar
Food trucks and vendors

Where it happens

Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) is held at City Plaza in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is one of 33 cultural festivals in North Carolina on this calendar.

Map centered on Raleigh. The organizer lists City Plaza.Directions

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Questions about Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh)

When is Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) 2026?: Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) is October 25, 2026, according to the organizer.
Where is Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) held?: Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) takes place at City Plaza in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Is Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) free?: Yes. The organizer lists Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) as free to attend.
What happens at Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh)?: Events have included: catrina parade, catrina contest, live music on two stages, community altar, food trucks and vendors.
Who organizes Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh)?: Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) is organized by Revista Latina NC. Their official site is revistalatinanc.com/day-of-the-dead.
What other cultural festivals are near Raleigh?: The closest others on this calendar are African American Cultural Festival of Raleigh and Wake County in Raleigh, NC (same city); American Indian Heritage Celebration in Raleigh, NC (same city); Capital City Juneteenth Celebration in Raleigh, NC (same city).