Día de Muertos at Oakland Cemetery
Schedule
Sun Nov 03 2024 at 01:00 pm to 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30312 | Atlanta, GA
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Join us Sunday, November 3, for a traditional Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival at Oakland Cemetery! This FREE event is organized by the Consulate General of Mexico in Atlanta, the Institute of Mexican Culture, and the Oficina de Enlace GTO-Georgia.Bring the whole family and enjoy:
- Dancing, music and entertainment
- Thematic Crafts
- Costume Contests
- Face painting
- More!
You can view elaborate display of offends or altars decorated with flowers, food, and beverages honoring lost family and friends.
Dressing up for the occasion is encouraged and admission is free!
👗 Catrinas and Catrins Costume Contest
There will be a Catrinas and Catrins costume contest with cash prizes for the first places (kids and adults). Register for this contest at the festival entrance. You will be required to get on stage where voting will take place. Prizes will be awarded.
🚗 Parking
Our two parking lots will be closed to the public during the event. We encourage guests to take Uber, Lyft, MARTA, or carpool. King Memorial MARTA station is just a short walk from Oakland. Inman Park, Candler Park, and East Lake stations all have plenty of free parking.
🛍️ Want to be a vendor?
Vendor applications & information on ofrendas/altars: http://www.instituteofmexicanculture.org/festivals.html
❓ Things to Know about the Day of the Dead Celebration
With the exception of service animals, pets will not be allowed at the Day of the Dead celebration.
Learn more here: https://oaklandcemetery.com/event/dia-de-muertos-2024/
This event is presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico and the Oficina de Enlace GTO-Georgia.
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Where is it happening?
248 Oakland Ave SE, Atlanta, GA, United States, Georgia 30312Event Location & Nearby Stays:
