Denton's Day of the Dead Festival
Visitors can watch head-to-head coffin races, puppet shows, and live music and folk dance performances across multiple stages. The event offers rides, games, and inflatables on the Street of Screams, along with trunk-or-treating, food trucks, and bounce houses. Attendees can also participate in a costume contest and join a glowing lantern parade through downtown Denton.
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Plan Your Visit
Website / Tickets
When
Tickets
Free.
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Downtown Denton
Food & Drink
Visitors can purchase food and drinks from food trucks and festival vendors stationed throughout the event grounds.
Parking
Parking is limited; updated parking information is posted on the website a few weeks before the event. Visitors can also take the A-Train to downtown Denton, whose stop is two blocks east of the festival grounds.
Pets
Dogs are allowed and must remain leashed. Keep an eye on pets; officials or emergency responders may ask attendees to leave if a dog is aggressive or injures someone or another animal.
Going?
Location
Tips & Advice
- Park at the DCTA MedPark train stop and ride the A-Train into downtown Denton, which stops two blocks east of the festival grounds.
- Leashed dogs are welcome to attend, and visitors are encouraged to dress them in costumes.
- If you lose an item during the event, check the lost and found at the volunteer hospitality tent in the Williams Square parking lot on East Hickory Street.
Special Events & Promotions
- This year’s festival is billed as bigger and better than ever.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog to the festival?
Yes, dogs are welcome if kept on a leash at all times, though aggressive animals may be asked to leave.
Can I fly a drone at the event?
Yes, drone flights are permitted as long as operators fly courteously and remain aware of those around them.
What categories are offered in the costume contest?
The contest features a Day of the Dead-Themed category (ages 13 and up), a General category (ages 13 and up), a Child category (ages 12 and under), and a Group/Family category.
What do participants bring to the Twilight Lantern and Costume Parade?
Participants bring glowing lanterns, floats, and other creations to parade behind the Community Altar, with prizes awarded for the best creations.
Where can lost items be retrieved after the festival ends?
Unclaimed items are turned over to the Denton Police Department downtown office at 601 E. Hickory St.
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