Día de Oakwood was born as a collaboration between the organizers of the Day of the Dead 5k. The installation consists of several large scale ofrendas at Historic Oakwood Cemetery, 701 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, North Carolina.
The work celebrates all the traditional aspects of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead).
Three family-friendly events will be held on October 25, November 1 and November 2, 2025, at Historic Oakwood Cemetery. Visitors can experience the beauty and magic of the ofrendas and contribute an offering, flowers, or pictures. All events will include music, dance, and free face painting.
Check out Day of the Dead celebrations throughout the Triangle!
Día de Oakwood — Opening Ceremony
Saturday, October 25, 2025
4 to 8 p.m.
Free
The Opening Ceremony typically includes music, dance, food vendors, face painting and more.
Día de Oakwood — Free Screening of Disney’s Coco
Saturday, November 1, 2025
4 to 9 p.m.
Free
Families are welcome to join and enjoy the movie, and tour the installation. Typically there are also musical performances and local food trucks on site. Check back soon for details.
Día de Muertos at Historic Oakwood Cemetery — Closing Ceremony and Catrina Parade
Sunday, November 2, 2025
5 p.m.
Free
On the night of Dia de Muertos, the Catrina Parade is the concluding performance, where everyone from the community gathers in their best Catrina attire to parade from the entrance of the Cemetery to the Ofrenda installation.
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Day of the Dead Events in the Triangle
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