Day of the Dead celebrations in the Triangle

Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday in which participants remember and pray for their friends and family members who have passed away. The holiday features altars to loved ones and brightly painted sugar skulls.

Read on to learn about some some celebrations, festivals and workshops in Raleigh and Durham (and throughout the rest of the Triangle, when announced) where you can learn about and celebrate Día de los Muertos.

Day of the Dead Events in the Triangle

Make sure to follow each link for all the information. Most of these are free events, but we’ve included the Day of the Dead 5K in Raleigh as well. Although there’s a cost to the 5K the event also includes free celebrations for everyone.