Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) Parade
Schedule
Sat, 01 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
Community Arts Center Hattiesburg | Hattiesburg, MS
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Join us for a vibrant Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Parade on November 1st at 3 PM! This celebration will honor Mexican heritage and kick off one of the biggest and most exciting events in Hattiesburg, Artists Way.Experience a procession filled with:
- Authentic Mexican costumes
- Towering mojigangas (giant puppets)
- A lively mariachi band
The parade starts at the Rebekah Stark Johnson Community Arts Center (825 Main St) and will travel up Main Street to The Creators Plaza (100 W 4th St).
The fun doesn't stop there! After the parade, the mariachis will continue to play at The Creators Plaza and we will be providing authentic Mexican treats and drinks!
Nuestro Arte will be hosting a Day of the Dead Skull Auction and will have an authentic Mexican altar. We invite you to bring items like food, photos, or other offerings to place on the altar in memory of your loved ones. Please do not bring any items you wish to have returned.
This event is also the official launch of Artists Way, a community experience that brings local artisans and businesses together to showcase incredible creative talent throughout the Pine Belt.
Come celebrate with us and honor the spirit of creativity and community!
If you plan to walk in the parade, you must be dressed in appropriate and respectful Día de los Muertos attire. This is a celebration of life and memory, NOT a scary holiday like Halloween.
Appropriate Attire Includes:
- La Catrina/El Catrín: Formal and elegant wear (gowns, suits, etc.) with respectful skull makeup.
- Traditional Mexican Clothing: Embroidered dresses, blouses, colorful skirts, guayabera shirts, charro suits, or colorful shawls (rebozos).
- Festive, Colorful Attire: Clothing in bright, cheerful colors (yellow, orange, pink, red, purple) that reflects the festive nature of the holiday.
- Traditional Accessories: Floral crowns (especially with marigolds), large elegant hats adorned with flowers, and skeleton-themed jewelry.
- Sugar Skull Makeup (Calavera): Intricate, colorful, and decorative face paint.
Please Avoid (This attire is NOT permitted for parade walkers):
- Scary, gory, or "spooky" Halloween-style costumes.
- Fake blood, weaponry, or horror-themed accessories.
- Inappropriate or excessively revealing clothing.
- Non-cultural costumes (e.g., characters, animals, etc.).
This grant was made possible thanks to a grant from Sipp Culture!
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Community Arts Center Hattiesburg, 841 Main St, Hattiesburg, MS 39401-3433, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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