Day of the Dead Oak Park

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead as it is known in English, is a holiday for remembrance of deceased family and friends, as well as a celebration of life for the living. With roots that reach back up to 3,000 years to Pre-Columbian times and forged through the fusion of the beliefs of many indigenous groups with Roman Catholicism and Spanish tradition at contact, it has evolved over the nearly 500 years since into the Día de los Muertos we know today.

Join in for a community celebration that includes tributes, or altares, for deceased loved ones, live traditional Mexican music, dance performances, food vendors, artists, free kids’ crafts, and more!