Dia de Los Muertos Festival Tacoma

18th Annual Dia de Los Muertos Festival

November 6, noon – 5pm

Known in English as Day of the Dead, this life-affirming celebration of the eternal cycle of life has been observed for centuries. Day of the Dead combines ancient and colonial traditions, folk customs, and spiritual beliefs. Celebrated in Mexican and Latin American communities on November 1 and 2, Dia de los Muertos is a powerful, symbolic way to honor relatives and friends who have died.

Community Altars in the Museum

Tacoma Art Museum