Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an annual celebration rooted in Mexico and now celebrated all over the world.
The holiday, which celebrates life and death, falls on Nov. 1 and Nov. 2. Families create ofrendas or altars dedicated to family members who have passed away, and it is believed that their spirits return to the living world to be reunited with their loved ones.
Here in the Coastal Bend, the Corpus Christi Dia De Los Muertos street festival is celebrating its 17th year and has become one of the region’s most popular events.
“Goals of the event are to celebrate and honor the rich cultural heritage of Mexico and South Texas, educate and unite our community, draw tourists and residents to downtown CC, and promote our city,” said Dia de los Muertos organizers.
The Dia de los Muertos Festival has brought life, music, and culture into the downtown community since 2008 — and this year is bigger and better than ever.
The 2024 Dia de los Muertos Festival will be held on Saturday, October 26, from 3 p.m. to 12 a.m. in downtown Corpus Christi.