Day of the Dead Festival at the ByWard Market | Fête du Jour des Morts au Marché By

Schedule

Fri, 31 Oct, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 02 Nov, 2025 at 06:00 pm

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Location

ByWard Market District | Ottawa, ON

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Join us for a day of remembrance and joy.
Come and celebrate with us the 9th edition of the Day of the Dead Festival from October 31 to November 2, 2025. Presented by Yzeta Meeting & Event Management and the ByWard Market District Authority.
Immerse yourself in Mexican culture in the midst of the historic ByWard Market in Ottawa as the community gathers to celebrate the lives of the deceased with food, drink, parties, festivals, and activities the dead enjoyed in their lifetime.
With special programming including Mariachi performances, art exhibitions, authentic Mexican cuisine, tequila, margarita & mezcal bar, artisan market, folkloric dancers, live Latin bands, procession, food sampling and so much more.
Don't miss the opportunity to experience Mexico’s most passionate celebration of life!!
For more information visit: www.dayofthedeadfestival.ca

Rejoignez-nous pour une journée de souvenir et de joie.
Venez célébrer avec nous la 9e édition du Festival du Jour des Morts du 31 octobre au 2 novembre, 2025. Plongez dans la culture mexicaine au milieu du marché By historique d'Ottawa alors que la communauté se rassemble pour célébrer la vie des défunts avec la nourriture, les boissons, les fêtes, les festivals et les activités dont les morts ont profité au cours de leur vie.
Avec une programmation spéciale comprenant des spectacles de Mariachi, des expositions artistiques, une cuisine mexicaine authentique, un bar à tequila, margarita et mezcal, un marché artisanal, des danseurs folkloriques, des groupes latinos live, des défilés, des démonstrations culinaires et bien plus encore.
Ne manquez pas l'occasion de vivre la célébration de la vie la plus passionnée du Mexique !!
Pour plus d’informations, visitez : www.dayofthedeadfestival.ca
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ByWard Market District, 1 Nicholas St, Ottawa, ON K1N 7B7, Canada

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