Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Staten Island, New York
New York City Day of the Dead Festival
Dates not announced
About New York City Day of the Dead Festival
A community Day of the Dead festival on Staten Island's North Shore, held since 1992 and directed by founder Irma Bohórquez-Geisler. It has included a communal altar, paper art and craft workshops, traditional live music and dance.
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.
New York City Day of the Dead Festival has included community altar, traditional crafts workshops, live music, dancing and food.
New York City Day of the Dead Festival was first held in 1992. The organizer lists it as free to attend.
The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet.
- Community altar
- Traditional crafts workshops
- Live music
- Dancing
- Food
Where it happens
New York City Day of the Dead Festival is held in Staten Island, New York. It is one of 37 cultural festivals in New York on this calendar.
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Questions about New York City Day of the Dead Festival
- When is New York City Day of the Dead Festival 2027?
- The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet.
- Where is New York City Day of the Dead Festival held?
- New York City Day of the Dead Festival takes place in Staten Island, New York.
- Is New York City Day of the Dead Festival free?
- Yes. The organizer lists New York City Day of the Dead Festival as free to attend.
- What happens at New York City Day of the Dead Festival?
- Events have included: community altar, traditional crafts workshops, live music, dancing, food.
- Who organizes New York City Day of the Dead Festival?
- New York City Day of the Dead Festival is organized by Irma Bohórquez-Geisler (founder and director). Their official site is dayofthedeadnyc.org.
- What other cultural festivals are near Staten Island?
- The closest others on this calendar are Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival in Brooklyn, NY (about 11 miles); African Diaspora International Film Festival (ADIFF NYC) in New York, NY (about 13 miles); Asian American International Film Festival in New York, NY (about 13 miles).
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