DETROIT, Mich.: The Detroit Riverfront will celebrate the rich cultural traditions of Día de los Muertos on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Robert C. Valade Park. The family-friendly event will feature live music, traditional dance performances, food trucks, local vendors, arts and crafts, and activities for children. Admission is free.
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a cultural tradition that honors and remembers loved ones who have passed away. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit a community ofrenda, a memorial altar dedicated to those who have died. Visitors are invited to participate by leaving the name or a message for a loved one.
The celebration will offer entertainment throughout the afternoon. Children’s storytelling will take place from 11 a.m. to noon, alongside food trucks, shopping vendors, and arts and crafts available throughout the event. Live music by Luna is scheduled from noon to 1 p.m., followed by a dance performance by Ballet Folklórico Moyocoyani Izel from 1 to 2 p.m. Mariachi Mexico de Detroit will close the entertainment program from 2 to 3 p.m.
Organizers invite families and community members to come together to celebrate cultural heritage, enjoy traditional music and dance, and remember those who remain close to their hearts.
Parking is available on nearby streets and in surrounding parking lots and structures. Visitors should observe posted signs for any applicable parking fees.