Día de los Muertos Desfile & Festival - El Paso
Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM MDT
Downtown Arts District, El Paso, TX · El Paso, TX
About this event
The Día de los Muertos Festival is a free, one-day celebration held in El Paso's Downtown Arts District featuring artisan vendors, food trucks, cultural performances, and a large parade. The event brings tens of thousands of attendees to experience local and regional vendors through El Mercadito, along with live performances, hands-on cultural activities, and traditional ofrendas. The festival showcases indigenous and Mexican cultural traditions with music, dance, interactive installations at partner museums, and themed entertainment. Family-friendly programming runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the parade beginning at 4 p.m. The festival is a collaborative effort involving the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department, the Mexican American Cultural Center, and multiple museums, making it a premier cultural marketplace for artisan vendors.
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 24, 2026 · 11:00 AM MDT
- Venue
- Downtown Arts District, El Paso, TX · El Paso, TX
- Category
- Food & drink
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 11, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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