Event Info

Indigenous Mesoamerican cultures believe each person, at birth, acquires a tona, an animal to which they are spiritually bound – with a shared destiny and common traits. Nahuales are spiritual guardians in animal form and yet some powerful and magical humans could shapeshift in and out of their nahuale or animal form – especially at night. The Tonas and Nahuales are spirit guides and astrological embodiments of human character and metamorphosis. This year we take inspiration – and guidance – from the Zapotec’s rich artistic tradition of intricately carved and patterned Tonas and Nahuales as we exhibit pieces from some of the most famed workshops of Oaxaca.

ABOUT DIA DE LOS MUERTOS

10AM GATES – MIDNIGHT CLOSING

THIS IS AN ALL DAY AND NIGHT EVENT FEATURING A CHILDREN’S PLAZA, ALTARS, ART EXHIBITIONS, AZTECS, FOLKORICO DANCE, TRADITIONAL DANCE, CULTURAL PERFORMERS, ARTS AND CRAFTS VENDORS, AND CULINARY VENDORS.

EVENT ENDS AT MIDNIGHT WHEN ATTENDEES MUST EXIT THE PARK

ALTARS EXHIBITION
Dozens of spectacular altars throughout the grounds viewable for the duration of the event.

CATHEDRAL ART EXHIBIT
Artist of the Year: Antonio Fuentes y Macedonia

The multidisciplinary exhibition features renowned artists and artisans, including artists of the year Antonio and Macedonia Fuentes, who are exhibiting their Tonas y Nahuales.
Ruben Santiago presents alebrijes that capture the essence of Oaxaca’s artistic heritage, while Maricruz Sibaja explores themes of identity, culture, and spirituality in her art. Gennaro Garcia combines contemporary techniques with traditional themes, and Carine Fabius does a cross-cultural exploration of the Haitian Vodou Spirit of Death Baron Samedi with Aztec Lord of the Underworld Mictlantecuhtli. Joaquin Trujillo’s work captures the essence of Mexican life and culture.

CEREMONIAL PROCESSION
2:00pm – 2:30pm Entering through the Main Gate, proceeding
through the cemetery and ending at the Muerte y Tradicîon stage.

CHILDRENS PLAZA

Alebrije Mask presented by LA Lucha Art Production
Alebrijes are highly decorated and colorful creatures depicting animals, people and imaginary figures that are thought to link the real world and guide people through life, but they can also protect homes and scare away evil spirits! In this workshop, create your own spirit mask with intricate patterns using zig- zags, waves, eyes, floral and geometric shapes.

The Sacred Flower: Cempazcúhitl (Marigold)  by LA Lucha Art Production
Using dried Cempazúchitl, participants will create a fragrant satchel with a dedication tag inspired by alejibres to honor a deceased loved one.

Día de Muertos Block Printing Greeting Card Workshop by Latinx with Plants
Latinx with Plants will be providing a free Block Printing Workshop, quick and easy for all ages! Participants will hand-print one of a few original designs onto a greeting card, and then get a chance to write a note inside for someone they love.

Sugar Skull Painting Activity by Lil’ Libros
Celebrate Día de Muertos with a fun, hands-on sugar skull painting activity! Kids can decorate their own sugar skulls to take home and place on their family altar, while exploring the rich traditions of Día de Muertos through our ‘La Catrina’ book series.

MUERTE Y TRADICÎON
MCs Connie Peña & Chris Cabezas with DJ Que Madre
10:00am DJ Que Madre
12:00pm Huasteco
12:15pm Danza Judea
12:30pm Danza de Rubios
12:40pm Michoacán Misantla
1:00pm Danza de Matlachines
1:15pm Chiapas Misantla
1:30pm Danza Tabasco
1:45pm Marimba del Valle
2:00pm DJ Que Madre
2:30pm Opening Ceremony and Aztec Blessing
3:00pm DJ Que Madre
3:30pm Niko Rubio
4:30pm El Santo Golpe
5:30pm Ambar Lucid
6:30pm Reyna Tropical
7:30pm Los Lobos
8:40pm Danza Mexica Ajolote Tenochtitlan
9:00pm Altar & Costume Winners Announcements
9:30pm Pedro Fernández
11:00pm DJ Que Madre

LA CATRINA
MC Esteban León
11:30am Bendición La Catrina Stage – Danza Azteca Cuahutli
12:00pm Marimba del Valle
12:15pm Chiapas
12:30pm Tabasco
12:45pm Curpites
1:00pm Tecuanes
1:15pm Chinelos
1:30pm Huastecos
1:45pm Tlahualiles
2:00pm Jalisco
2:15pm Quetzales Y Guaguas
3:05pm Laurie Marie
3:25pm Gabriela Bojorquez
4:35pm Miguel Inzunza
5:45pm Laurie Marie
6:05pm Gorrion Serrano

AZTECA
10:00am Bendición lago stage – Danza Azteca – Telpochcalli Coyolxaulqui
10:30am Danza de Chinelos
10:45am Danza de Curpites
11:00am Comp. De danza reg. Pindecua de Morelia
11:30am Danza de negros
12:00pm Danza de rubios
12:30pm Danza azteca cuautli
1:00pm One drumm
1:30pm Música prehispánica Nahui Ehecatl
2:00pm Danza de curpites
2:15pm Danza camada de Tlaxcala
2:45pm Danza de Chinelos
3:00pm Danza de tecuanes
3:15pm Danza azteca Telpochcalli coyolxaulqui
3:45pm Danza mexica ajolote
4:15pm Tradición alegre (Baja California)
4:30pm Danza de matlachines
4:45pm Huasteco
5:00pm Danza Judea
5:15pm Comp. De danza reg. Pindecua de Morelia tt
5:45pm Jalisco sol de fuego
6:00pm Misantla Chiapas
6:15pm Tabasco
6:30pm Música de marimba (ALMA)
6:45pm Quetzales y guaguas
7:00pm Misantla aguadoras
7:30pm Negros de Oaxaca
7:45pm Rubios
8:00pm Danza azteca cuautli
8:30pm Danza de tecuanes
8:45pm Danza de Tlahualiles
9:00pm Danza Judea
9:15pm Pindecua
9:30pm Tradición alegre yoreme
9:45pm Danza de matlachines
10:00pm Danza mexica ajolote
10:30pm Aguadoras de misantla
10:50pm Danza de Chinelos
11:00pm Camada de Tlaxcala
11:15pmTelpochcalli Coyolxaulqui
11:30pm Ajolote y Telpochcalli Coyolxaulqui, Quetzales y Guaguas

CULINARY VENDORS
Evil Cooks
Tacos Don Cuco
The Baja Shrimp
Churros and Donuts
Mexico Lindo y Que Rico
Toro Churros
The Tamale Fiesta
Oaxaca On Wheels
Angelenos Wood Fire Pizza
Los Jaliscienses
Tacos Before Vatos
Northgate Market
Sabores Oaxaquenos
El Churro Panzon
Rico Brothers
Nieve Xochi Oax
Tacos La Careta
Birrieria El Patron 818
Mercado Food Group

PRIZES
Costume: Winner $1000 & Runner Up $500
Altars: $5,000 per category

VIP TICKETS
The VIP ticket gives you access to the VIP Oasis in the middle of the event which includes premium food and beverage vendors for purchase, lounge seating, private elevated main stage viewing area, cell phone charging, FREE WIFI, and premium face painting vendors for purchase. Free beverage tastings on 1st come 1st served basis.

* LINEUP SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME *
* NO REFUNDS / NO EXCHANGES *
* RAIN OR SHINE *
* 5 AND UP REQUIRE TICKETS *
* NO PETS *
* NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK *
* NO CHAIRS *