Dallas Latino Cultural Center hosts the 22nd annual Dia de los Muertos festival
Dallas, Texas – The Latino Cultural Center (LCC) in Dallas is set to host its twenty-second Annual Día de los Muertos Festival, bringing together the community for a heartfelt and festive celebration on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is completely free and open to the public, welcoming families and individuals from across the region to honor tradition and culture.
This year’s event promises a rich lineup of activities and performances. Guests will have the chance to participate in hands-on craft workshops in collaboration with Cascabel Group, designed to immerse attendees in the customs surrounding the Day of the Dead. Throughout the day, live entertainment will light up the venue with vibrant performances by Alegre Ballet Folklorico, El Konkon, Mitotiliztli Yaoyollohtli (a renowned Aztec dance group), Mariachi Itza, and Alas de TWU / TWU Ballet Folklorico. Music will be provided by DJ Soy Capaz and AL G, creating an energetic and culturally rich atmosphere.
Artisan goods and handmade treasures will be available at the vendor market curated by Common Hearts, showcasing the talent and creativity of local artists. One of the most moving features of the festival will be the community-created “altares,” or altars, placed throughout the LCC galleries. These displays, made by both local artists and residents, are heartfelt tributes honoring loved ones who have passed away. The altar exhibition will remain on view from November 1 to November 14, 2025.
“This event would not be possible without the support of the Dallas Museum of Art (DMA), Dallas Trinity FC, Nasher Sculpture Center and the Perot Museum of Science and History,” noted the organizers.
Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead, has deep roots in both pre-Colombian and Christian traditions. Celebrated primarily on November 1 and 2, the holiday began in Mexico and has since become an important part of Latino and Mexican-American heritage across the United States. Unlike somber memorials, Día de los Muertos is filled with joy and warmth as families gather in cemeteries or homes to honor their deceased loved ones with offerings of food, favorite items, flowers—especially marigolds—and decorated sugar skulls known as calaveritas.
The LCC’s annual festival continues to be one of the city’s most vibrant cultural traditions, serving as a place where memory, art, and heritage converge to create a powerful sense of community and shared identity.
