Día de Muertos 2026
Celebrate the Día de Muertos with us!
This tradition invites us to remember and honor those who are no longer with us, keeping our connections alive. It will be a change to share our culture, strengthen our collective memory and celebrate our roots.
Día de Muertos is an ancestral tradition that honors those who came before us and celebrates the continuity of life through love, family, and community.
Rooted in more than 3,000 years of Mesoamerican history, the tradition was recognized by UNESCO in 2008 as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Preserving a Tradition That Connects Generations
● 22 consecutive years of celebrating Día de Muertos.
● 100% of participants reported a stronger sense of belonging.
● COMING SOON: Altar Stories, a mini-series bringing the stories behind the altars beyond the celebration and into the community.
“Día de Muertos is not a celebration of death. It is a celebration of the love that endures across generations.”
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board,
thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Festival Colores
FESTIVAL COLORES PARA JÓVENES Y FAMILIAS 🌈
¡Entrada gratuita!
📅 Sábado 26 de septiembre de 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Centro Tyrone Guzman
Colores es un programa de Centro que crea un espacio seguro, acogedor y de conexión para jóvenes latines de la comunidad LGBTQIA2S+ y sus familias.
En el Festival Colores encontrarás:
Recursos de la comunidad LGBTQIA2S+
Orientaciones
Bailes y entretenimiento
Comida
¡Y muchas sorpresas!
Un día para celebrar quiénes somos, compartir, crear comunidad y vivir nuestra identidad con orgullo y respeto.
¡Te esperamos!
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COLORES FESTIVAL FOR YOUTH & FAMILIES 🌈
Free admission!
📅 Saturday, September 26, 2026
🕚 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Centro Tyrone Guzman
Colores is a Centro program that creates a safe, welcoming space for Latine LGBTQIA2S+ youth and their families to connect, explore identity, and build community.
At the Colores Festival, you’ll find:
LGBTQIA2S+ community resources
Guidance and support
Dancing and entertainment
Food
And plenty of surprises!
A day to celebrate who we are, connect, build community, and embrace our identities with pride and respect.
We hope to see you there!
Día De Muertos Community Events - 2025
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Día De Los Muertos 2024
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Bring family and friends to a beautiful Día de los Muertos gathering!
Saturday, November 2nd, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis
This FREE event is perfect for honoring loved ones and enjoying cultural traditions together. No registration needed!
Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezZpFWcx
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Dia de los Muertos 2022
Join our celebration at Centro Tyrone Guzman
1915 Chicago Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Virtual Event: Día de los Muertos 2020
This year, for the health and safety of our community, Día de los Muertos will be a virtual experience. In continued collaboration with our partner Mia (Minneapolis Institute of Art), we are honoring the occasion with a variety of videos and other interactive elements located here and on Mia’s website. We hope you and your family will join us in exploring the history, symbolism, and art behind this meaningful holiday.
Día de los Muertos: History & Traditions
El Día de Muertos es una de las celebraciones más importantes de México y la aldea de Arocutín, a cinco horas al oeste de la capital, es reconocida en todo el país por la belleza de su panteón (cementerio) los 2 de noviembre y sirvió como inspiración para la película Coco. Es en este camposanto, en el corazón del estado de Michoacán y a orillas del lago Pátzcuaro, donde el violinista Ara Malikian ha ofrecido quizá su concierto más especial, tildado por los organizadores como “una ofrenda a todos los fallecidos de covid-19”.
El recital está conformado por el Réquiemde Mozart, la melodía tradicional La llorona —probablemente conocida a nivel internacional por la cantante Chavela Vargas— y la composición Réquiem de Janitzio, llamada así por la isla que se encuentra en el lago Pátzcuaro.
Día de los Muertos: In Pictures
Photographer and filmmaker Xavier Tavera evokes the feeling of being a part of Día de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico as he explores its imagery with his camera. Click here to learn more about Xavier Tavera.
In partnership with Mia (Minneapolis Institute of Art). To learn more visit Mia’s website.
Una Noche Familiar / Family Night Out: Día de los Muertos 2019
In partnership with Mia, come celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) at Mia. Visit a community ofrenda (altar) created by artist Monica Vega, and enjoy family-friendly art-making activities, music, dancing, snacks, photo-ops, and more!
All activities are free and open to the public!
“Day of the Dead is an opportunity to remember those who are no longer with us and, in doing so, keep their spirits alive. I like to think about the afterlife as two different worlds – one inhabited by people who are no longer living but continue to be remembered by friends and relatives, and the other inhabited by those who have been forgotten. The world of those who are remembered is filled with joy and celebration, whereas the world of the forgotten is filled with darkness and despair. And I ask myself, ‘Which of these worlds would I want for my loved ones?’ Day of the Dead is a way for me to actively allow the memories of loved ones to continue to guide and influence my life. As my children help create altars each year, they learn about loved ones they never had the opportunity to meet. Community altars, such as this one, provide an opportunity for us all to connect with the rich historical and cultural roots of our ancestors.”
- Monica Vega, Artist