Illustration of clay figures walking past striped market stalls and pumpkins on a paved square with orange autumn trees (Santa Fe Día de los Muertos Celebration)

Santa Fe Día de los Muertos Celebration

Visitors can honor loved ones by viewing community ofrendas adorned with personal remembrances, colorful paper decorations, and hundreds of marigolds. The celebration features live mariachi music, Ballet Folklórico dances, kids' craft activities, and an outdoor movie screening. In the evening, the plaza lights up with an Aztec blessing and a glow-in-the-dark candlelight parade led by giant mojiganga puppets.

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Website / Tickets

burnzozobra.com

When

Tickets

Free face painting, free arts and crafts activities for kids, and a free 6 p.m. “Coco” screening are specified.

Hours

Friday, October 30: 4:00–10:00 pm; welcome remarks at 5 p.m.; musical entertainment TBD. Saturday, October 31: 11:00 am–10:00 pm; ofrenda adornment 12:00–4:00 p.m.; strolling mariachi musicians 12:00–1:00 p.m. and 3:30–4:30 p.m.; videos 1:00–3:00 p.m.; free face painting 2:00–8:00 p.m.; Ballet Folklorico and Catrina dances 5:00–5:55 p.m.; “Coco” screening 6:00 p.m.; parade instructions 7:50 p.m.; welcome remarks 7:55 p.m.; Aztec blessing 8:00 p.m.; candlelight parade 8:15 p.m.; dance party 8:30–10:00 p.m. (TBD); closing remarks 10:00 p.m.

Ages

All ages

Neighborhood

Downtown Santa Fe

Food & Drink

Signature Mexican and regional foods that celebrate New Mexico's cuisine are available from on-site food vendors.

Going?

Location

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Local Insight & Ratings

Scare Factor

👻 👻 👻 👻 👻 (1/5)

Family Friendly

👶 👶 👶 👶 👶 (5/5)

Best For

Families and cultural celebration seekers

Vibe

Festive, colorful, and reverent

Energy Level

Moderate

Photo Friendly

High

Weather Sensitivity

High

Tips & Advice

  • Bring a chair or blanket to sit comfortably during the outdoor screening of "Coco."
  • Stop by the face-painting booths in the afternoon to get ready for the evening glow-in-the-dark parade.
  • Look into getting an ofrenda starter kit if you want to create your own altar tribute with photos and mementos.

Links & Contact

Run by City of Santa Fe

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Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are available for children?

Children can enjoy free arts and crafts hosted by the Santa Fe Public Library and the Mexican Consulate, free glow-in-the-dark face painting, and an outdoor movie screening.

What are mojigangas?

Mojigangas are traditional 8-foot-tall Mexican puppets that lead the evening candlelight parade.

Can attendees create their own ofrenda?

Yes, attendees can sponsor and adorn their own ofrenda with pictures, memories, and remembrances, or use items from an ofrenda starter kit.

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