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. Enjoy music, dance, face painting and more.
Check out Day of the Dead celebrations throughout the Triangle!
Día de Oakwood — Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival
Saturday, October 25, 2025
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Registration and fee for the race. The street festival is free.
The street festival includes music, art, dancing, food 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. Food trucks will be on site.
Día de Muertos at Historic Oakwood Cemetery — Closing Ceremony and Catrina Parade
Sunday, November 2, 2025
3 to 8 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.
Performances by:
- Ballet Folklorico Vicky
- Orgullo y Alma Latina
- Flor de Hidalgo
- Valeria Safont
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Day of the Dead Events in the Triangle
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