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Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans)

2026 dates not announced yet · usually November

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About Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans)

A free Dia de los Muertos festival in Lafayette Square in downtown New Orleans hosted by the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana, with an ofrenda by the Consulate General of Mexico.

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.

Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) has included live music, food vendors, kids activities, catrina costume contest and ofrenda.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2026 yet. In 2025 it was held November 1, 2025.

  • Live music
  • Food vendors
  • Kids activities
  • Catrina costume contest
  • Ofrenda

Where it happens

Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) is held at Lafayette Square in New Orleans, Louisiana. It is one of 14 cultural festivals in Louisiana on this calendar.

Map centered on New Orleans. The organizer lists Lafayette Square.Directions

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Questions about Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans)

When is Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) 2026?
The organizer has not announced 2026 dates yet. In 2025 it was held November 1, 2025.
Where is Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) held?
Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) takes place at Lafayette Square in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Is Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) free?
Yes. The organizer lists Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) as free to attend.
What happens at Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans)?
Events have included: live music, food vendors, kids activities, catrina costume contest, ofrenda.
Who organizes Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans)?
Dia de los Muertos Festival (New Orleans) is organized by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Louisiana. Their official site is hispanicchamberla.com.
What other cultural festivals are near New Orleans?
The closest others on this calendar are BlackAmericana Fest in New Orleans, LA (same city); Congo Square Rhythms Festival in New Orleans, LA (same city); ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, LA (same city).

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