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Día de los Muertos at The Wharf

2027 dates not announced yet · usually November

About Día de los Muertos at The Wharf

A Día de los Muertos gathering on District Pier at The Wharf in Southwest Washington, presented with the Mexican Cultural Institute and Fiesta DC. It includes live music, food, a community light procession and sugar skull decorating.

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.

Día de los Muertos at The Wharf has included live music, street food, light procession, sugar skull decorating and face painting.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held November 1, 2026.

  • Live music
  • Street food
  • Light procession
  • Sugar skull decorating
  • Face painting

Where it happens

Día de los Muertos at The Wharf is held at District Pier, The Wharf in Washington, District of Columbia. It is one of 5 cultural festivals in District of Columbia on this calendar.

Map centered on Washington. The organizer lists District Pier, The Wharf.Directions

Questions about Día de los Muertos at The Wharf

When is Día de los Muertos at The Wharf 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held November 1, 2026.
Where is Día de los Muertos at The Wharf held?
Día de los Muertos at The Wharf takes place at District Pier, The Wharf in Washington, District of Columbia.
What happens at Día de los Muertos at The Wharf?
Events have included: live music, street food, light procession, sugar skull decorating, face painting.
Who organizes Día de los Muertos at The Wharf?
Día de los Muertos at The Wharf is organized by The Wharf with the Mexican Cultural Institute and Fiesta DC. Their official site is washington.org/visit-dc/halloween-dia-de-los-muertos-events-in-around-washington-dc.
What other cultural festivals are near Washington?
The closest others on this calendar are DC Asian Pacific American Film Festival in Washington, DC (same city); DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival in Washington, DC (same city); Fiesta Asia Street Fair in Washington, DC (same city).

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