Saturday, October 23 | Mexic-Arte Museum | 5th Street between Congress & Brazos | 11 am

Re-live an ancient tradition with family and friends at Mexic-Arte Museum’s 27th Annual Día de los Muertos celebration. Viva la Vida Fest is Austin’s largest and longest-running Day of the Dead festival featuring Latino artists and entertainment, an exhibition, and educational programs in the heart of downtown.

The theme of this year’s festival will be the Bicentennial of Mexican Independence and the Centennial of the Revolution. Come dressed as Pancho Villa, Emiliano Zapata, Miguel Hidalgo, Adelitas, or your favorite historic political figure from Mexico!

About Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos is an important Latin American tradition, taking place on November 2, when friends and family gather to honor and remember loved ones, not through mourning, but through celebration! This ancient belief evolved to the modern tradition of creating altars to commemorate loved ones, decorated with sugar skulls, flowers, photographs, and favorite foods and memorabilia of the deceased. They share stories and memories, and they sing songs and play music.

Part of the proceeds will benefit the Mexic-Arte Museum’s education programs. For more information, click here.