DALLAS - The Latino Cultural Center (LCC) announces the twenty-third Annual Día de los Muertos Festival that will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 24, 2026. All activities are free and open to the public. 

During the day-long celebration, visitors can shop from more than 25 local vendors, take part in free craft activities and enjoy performances by the Booker T. Washington Latin Ensemble, Dallas Winds Orchestra, Tenochtitlan Ballet Folklórico, Luna Tropical Cumbia and Mariachi Quetzal. The celebration will also feature a Catrina fashion show and contest and local “altares” or altars in both the galleries honoring loved ones who have passed away. The Altars exhibition will be on display through November 6, 2026. 

The “Day of the Dead”, or “Día de los Muertos”, is a unique blend of pre-Colombian and Christian traditions and rituals. Traditionally celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, the Day of the Dead originated in Mexico and is now firmly rooted in Mexican-American and Latino cultures. Día de los Muertos is a joyful celebration honoring cherished loved ones who have passed away. Families gather at cemeteries to tend to the graves of their ancestors or build altars at home, placing offerings of flowers, favorite foods or cherished objects of the deceased along with marigolds and calaveras. 

About the Latino Cultural Center   

The LCC is a division of the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture. The mission of the LCC is to serve as a regional catalyst for the preservation and development of Latino and Hispanic arts and culture through varied exhibitions, bilingual public programs, educational activities, festivals and special events. The LCC is located at 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas, Texas 75204 and is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday – Saturday. For additional information please call 214-671-0045 or visit dallas.gov/arts/lcc.   

Note to media: There will be availability for interviews and opportunity for B-roll. Please RSVP at the link here: https://forms.office.com/g/BtznYkAnvT 

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