When is Viva La Vida Festival & Parade 2027?

The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 24, 2026.

Where is Viva La Vida Festival & Parade held?

Viva La Vida Festival & Parade takes place at 4th Street and Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas.

Is Viva La Vida Festival & Parade free?

Yes. The organizer lists Viva La Vida Festival & Parade as free to attend.

Who organizes Viva La Vida Festival & Parade?

Viva La Vida Festival & Parade is organized by Mexic-Arte Museum. Their official site is mexic-artemuseum.org/event/43rd-annual-viva-la-vida-festival-parade.

What other cultural festivals are near Austin?

The closest others on this calendar are Austin Asian American Film Festival in Austin, TX (same city); Austin Powwow in Austin, TX (same city); Cine Las Americas International Film Festival in Austin, TX (same city).

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Hispanic and Latino · Parade · Austin, Texas

Viva La Vida Festival & Parade

2027 dates not announced yet · usually October

Official website

About Viva La Vida Festival & Parade

Mexic-Arte Museum's Viva La Vida Festival and Parade is billed as Austin's largest and longest-running Dia de los Muertos event, now in its 43rd year. A grand procession down 6th Street opens the day at noon, followed by a street festival at 4th Street and Congress Avenue until 6 p.m. The 2026 parade theme is la ofrenda.

What to expect

Heritage parades bring community groups, bands, dancers and floats through the streets, and many are followed by a festival with food and music.

Viva La Vida Festival & Parade has included grand procession, hands-on art activities, traditional foods, muertos mercado artist vendors, low-rider exhibition and live performances.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held October 24, 2026.

Grand procession
Hands-on art activities
Traditional foods
Muertos Mercado artist vendors
Low-rider exhibition
Live performances

Where it happens

Viva La Vida Festival & Parade is held at 4th Street and Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas. It is one of 40 cultural festivals in Texas on this calendar.

Map centered on Austin. The organizer lists 4th Street and Congress Avenue.Directions

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Questions about Viva La Vida Festival & Parade

When is Viva La Vida Festival & Parade 2027?: The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 24, 2026.
Where is Viva La Vida Festival & Parade held?: Viva La Vida Festival & Parade takes place at 4th Street and Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas.
Is Viva La Vida Festival & Parade free?: Yes. The organizer lists Viva La Vida Festival & Parade as free to attend.
What happens at Viva La Vida Festival & Parade?: Events have included: grand procession, hands-on art activities, traditional foods, muertos mercado artist vendors, low-rider exhibition, live performances.
Who organizes Viva La Vida Festival & Parade?: Viva La Vida Festival & Parade is organized by Mexic-Arte Museum. Their official site is mexic-artemuseum.org/event/43rd-annual-viva-la-vida-festival-parade.
What other cultural festivals are near Austin?: The closest others on this calendar are Austin Asian American Film Festival in Austin, TX (same city); Austin Powwow in Austin, TX (same city); Cine Las Americas International Film Festival in Austin, TX (same city).