Día de los Muertos Festival
Visitors celebrate Latin American art and culture honoring the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead, through an array of community-focused activities. Multiple stages host continuous live entertainment, including mariachi ensembles, folklorico dance groups, and musical acts, concluding with a ceremonial procession. Attendees can explore a self-guided tour of altars, visit the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum exhibitions, and browse food concessions and mercado vendors.
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When
Tickets
Free.
Hours
Sat 12:00 PM-10:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM-5:00 PM; Relaxed Hour Sat + Sun 11:00 AM-12:00 PM.
Food & Drink
The listing mentions food concessions and mercado vendors.
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Tips & Advice
- Arrive early for the Relaxed Hour to experience reduced sensory stimuli, lower crowd volumes, sensory rooms, and specialized art-making activities.
- Check performance schedules in advance across the First Avenue, Alliance Pavilion, Wells Fargo, and Joanie Flatt Terrace stages to catch specific acts.
- Don't miss the ceremonial procession featuring Grupo Coatlicue, The Circus Farm, Ballet Folklorico La Llorona, and Mariachi Pasion.
Special Events & Promotions
- Relaxed Hour is offered Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, before the official event start.
- Relaxed Hour offers a calmer, more inclusive experience with reduced sensory stimuli.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the festival's Relaxed Hour?
Relaxed Hour offers a calmer environment with fewer crowds, reduced lighting, lower amplified sound, sensory rooms, self-guided altar tours, and hands-on art making led by specialists working with youth and adults with disabilities.
What types of entertainment are featured?
The festival features live performances across several stages, including mariachi bands, folklorico dance troupes, Latin musical ensembles, DJs, and a ceremonial procession.
Can members of the community create an altar for the festival?
Yes, the public can apply to participate in the festival's annual Altar Contest, with space limited to 20 accepted applications.
Are food and shopping available at the event?
Yes, the festival features food concession vendors as well as a vendor mercado.
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