Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Raleigh, North Carolina
Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh)
2027 dates not announced yet · usually October
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 organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held 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.
Other nearby festivals
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- OctTBA2027Day of the Dead 5K and Street FestivalRaleigh, NCHispanic and LatinoSame city
- OctTBA2027Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC)Raleigh, NCHispanic and LatinoSame city
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Questions about Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh)
- When is Day of the Dead Festival (Raleigh) 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 25, 2026.
- 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).
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