43rd Annual Viva La Vida Festival & Parade
Celebrations begin with a Grand Procession showcasing costumes, floats, props, live music, and dancers. Throughout the day, visitors can explore the Mariposa Plaza for hands-on art activities, traditional foods, live performances, and a low-rider exhibition. The event also features the Muertos Mercado, bringing together over twenty artisans and makers offering Day of the Dead crafts.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Hours
Grand Procession begins at 12 p.m.; activities run until 6 p.m.
Food & Drink
Traditional foods are available.
Parking
Frost Bank Parking Garage Entrance 1, 112 E. 4th St., Austin, TX 78701; or Frost Bank Parking Garage Entrance 2, entered on Brazos St. between 5th Street and 4th Street.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Parking is available at the Frost Bank Parking Garage, with entrances on East 4th Street and Brazos Street.
Special Events & Promotions
- The 2026 special section theme is la ofrenda, with artist-commissioned ofrenda components carried through the parade and assembled on the festival stage.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the theme for the 2026 parade?
The 2026 special section theme is la ofrenda, with artist-commissioned pieces carried through the procession and assembled on an altar-like stage.
Where does the Grand Procession march?
The parade marches down historic 6th Street and culminates at East 4th Street and Congress Avenue.
What is available at the Muertos Mercado?
The market features more than 20 Día de los Muertos-inspired artists, artisans, vendors, and makers selling gifts and altar items.
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