Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Raleigh, North Carolina
Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC)
2027 dates not announced yet · usually October
About Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC)
A Día de Muertos festival in downtown Raleigh organized by Revista Latina NC, held for about eight years. It includes a Catrina parade on Fayetteville Street, folklórico and Aztec dance, live music on two stages, a community altar, food and artisans. Entry is free.
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 Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC) has included catrina parade, folklórico and aztec dance, live music, community altar, food trucks and artisans.
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
- Folklórico and Aztec dance
- Live music
- Community altar
- Food trucks
- Artisans
Where it happens
Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC) is held at City Plaza in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is one of 33 cultural festivals in North Carolina on this calendar.
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Questions about Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC)
- When is Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC) 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 25, 2026.
- Where is Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC) held?
- Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC) takes place at City Plaza in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Is Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC) free?
- Yes. The organizer lists Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC) as free to attend.
- What happens at Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC)?
- Events have included: catrina parade, folklórico and aztec dance, live music, community altar, food trucks, artisans.
- Who organizes Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC)?
- Día de Muertos Festival (Revista Latina NC) is organized by Revista Latina NC. Their official site is revistalatinanc.com/dia-de-muertos.
- 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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