Day of the Dead Festival
Day of the Dead Festival
Take part in the traditional Hispanic holiday of remembrance at Plaza District's Day of the Dead Festival in Oklahoma City. Join the community as they celebrate their loved ones who have passed, starting with the La Catrina walking procession.
Decorate a hand-pulled wagon or stroller, or deck out in traditional Catrina or Catrin costume at the Día de los Muertos festival in the Plaza District. Guests can participate in the spiritual side of the holiday by lighting candles and leaving notes for loved ones at the community ofrenda. All day, attendees can watch aerial silk demonstrations, folkloric dances by Everything Goes Dance Company and live music.
Visitors will enjoy delicious local eats from food trucks. Children can also make cultural crafts, like papel picado, skull masks, devotional candle decorations, buttons and more. Day of the Dead vendors will also offer traditional crafts and accessories, while local shops host a variety of demonstrations and themed art shows.