Here are seven Day of the Dead and Día de los Muertos celebrations in Houston – Houston Public Media

Here are seven upcoming events in the greater Houston area to celebrate Día de los Muertos this year.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead in English, is a multi-day cultural holiday celebrated in Mexico and other North and South American countries to remember deceased friends and family members. The holiday usually occurs on November 1st and 2nd when people visit the graves of their loved ones and offer them food, drinks and gifts.

MECA Día de los Muertos Festival:

2nd–3rd November, 11am-8pm, 1900 Kane St. Houston, TX 77007

For the 24th consecutive year, Houston Multicultural Education and Counseling Through the Arts (MECA) is hosting its Dia de los Muertos Festival. The two-day event is free to the public and celebrates the traditions of Latin American folk art while honoring family and lineage. Events include art activities for children, an ofrendas/art exhibit, artist and craft vendors, delicious festival food, and three immersive performance stages.

Discovery Green Día de los Muertos Celebration:

November 1, 7-10 p.m., 1500 McKinney St. Houston, TX 77010

This free event features art activities for the whole family, artist demonstrations and vendors. Houston native Nick Gaitan will also perform Boleros, Tex-Mex and Chicano Soul music. Local artist Angel Quesada will also create a community room/altar.

Día de los Muertos Festival family film night

November 1, 6 p.m., Trebly Park, 1515 Fannin St. Houston, TX 77002

This event will feature a free screening of the Disney film “Coco” along with face painting and character meet and greets. A community ofrenda will also be opened and guests are invited to bring photos of their loved ones and pets.

“Día de los Muertos” concert.

November 1, 7-11 p.m., 17037 Farm to Market Road 529 Houston, TX, 77095

Province 8 Art Studio will host a Dia de los Muertos concert. The event costs $15 each and features live music, performances and food.

Día de los Muertos Rumba at the Karma River Okas

November 1, 9:30 p.m., Karma River Oaks 4102 Richmond Avenue Suite F Houston, TX 77027

The event, free for ages 21 and up, is themed “Día de los Muertos” and features music by Orquesta Salmerum and DJ Geraldo. The music focuses on “dance, style, energy and a good atmosphere”.

Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade:

November 2, 2-10 p.m., Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St. Houston, TX 77002

This will be the 4th annual Día de los Muertos parade in Houston. The event features live music, a celebratory parade, concessions, craft vendors and more. The event will also be broadcast live on ABC13.

City Pace Festival

November 2, 4-8 p.m., City Place Plaza, 1250 Lake Plaza Dr. Spring, TX 77389

This free event features live music from Selena tribute band Bidi Bidi Banda. A mariachi ensemble will also perform alongside indigenous dance artists. City Place has partnered with Advocates of a Latino Museum of Cultural and Visual Arts & Archive Complex in Houston. Visitors also have the opportunity to bring offerings to a community altar.