2024 Día De Muertos Festival
MECA is proud to announce
The 24th AnnualDía de Muertos Festival!
Join us for a vibrant celebration of art, community, and culture at the Historic Dow School in Houston's Old Sixth Ward.
1900 Kane St. Houston, TX 77007
1900 Kane St. Houston, TX 77007
Saturday, November 2, 2023 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. & |
Sunday, November 3, 2023 | 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. |
In its 24th iteration, MECA's Día de Muertos Festival is a FREE community celebration of Latin American folk art traditions that honor family and ancestry. Día de Muertos combines pre-Colombian heritage with Catholic influence, creating a vibrant and joyful tribute to the departed. This year's Día de Muertos two-day celebration will offer children's art activities, an ofrendas/altar exhibition, artist and artisan vendors, delectable festival foods, and three captivating performance stages.
What is Día de Muertos?
Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a uniquely Mexican festivity and Latin American tradition observed annually on November 1st and 2nd. Día de Muertos is a culmination of pre-Colombian heritage and Catholic influence honoring the souls of the dead in a lively, cheerful celebration. Our ancestors and dearly departed are beckoned to return in a spirited show of music, dance, theater, visual art and most essentially through a display of altars, or ofrendas. Vibrant marigolds, papel picado, food, water, Christian Saints and symbols adorn heartfelt altars in hope that these honored souls might accept our invitation.
Now in its twenty third year, MECA’s event has flourished into a month long event of festivities. It features altar exhibitions, community workshops, and a two day festival. MECA’s 2023 Día de Muertos will be held at MECA’s colorful, art-filled campus located at the nationally recognized Historic Dow School in the heart of Houston’s Old Sixth Ward. We hope you will join us for this vital community-wide cultural celebration in person & online.
Now in its twenty third year, MECA’s event has flourished into a month long event of festivities. It features altar exhibitions, community workshops, and a two day festival. MECA’s 2023 Día de Muertos will be held at MECA’s colorful, art-filled campus located at the nationally recognized Historic Dow School in the heart of Houston’s Old Sixth Ward. We hope you will join us for this vital community-wide cultural celebration in person & online.
Día de Muertos Festival applications now open!
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TO APPLY AS A PERFORMER email [email protected] with subject DOD Performance Interest.
To become a SPONSOR email [email protected] with subject DOD Sponsor Interest. To become a VENDOR email [email protected] with subject DOD Vendor interest. To enter the OFRENDA EXHIBITION email [email protected] with subject DOD Ofrenda interest. |
The 23rd Annual MECA Día de Muertos Festival was proudly
presented by Houston Area Chevy Dealers and co-hosted by AARP. Generous support is also provided by The City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance, Texas Commission on the Arts, El Bolillo Bakery and Goya Foods. |
VOLUNTEERS: You can sign up for any shifts, however we do expect commitment to these shifts. Please submit a completed volunteer application to: [email protected]
Sign up for special updates regarding our annual Día De Muertos festival! Learn about our volunteer opportunities or vendors that will be at the event! |
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