Celebrate the dead with an all-ages festival throughout Downtown Santa Cruz.

Experience vibrant dance performances. Get your face painted. Indulge in delicious food. Join in on a procession to enjoy more dance, music and outdoor altars at Evergreen Cemetery.

The event will be MC’d by Adriana Frederick-Sutton from Univision.

Día de los Muertos is presented in partnership with Senderos, Friends of Santa Cruz State Parks and California State Parks.

Altar Contest:

Be inspired by altars created by local organizations, artists, and community members. Enter your own for a chance to win prizes!

Please visit https://www.abbottsquare.org/eventslist for further information.