Día de los Muertos Desfile & Festival

A free, one-day family-friendly celebration 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. It 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.