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Día de los Muertos returns to Hemisfair for its twelfth annual event with a FREE two-day festival on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. San Antonio is fast becoming the epicenter of Day of the Dead celebrations in the United States, and there’s no better place to join in the festivities than at Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair, also known as Muertos Fest. This vibrant event invites both locals and visitors to immerse themselves in the traditions and joyful remembrance of Día de los Muertos.
«San Antonio’s Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair is recognized nationwide — and for good reason,» said San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg. «Our city knows how to embrace its rich cultural heritage in style and Hemisfair is the perfect location. I am confident the 12th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration will be the best yet.»
Muertos Fest is the largest celebration of San Antonio’s Day of the Dead events, attracting over 100,000 festival goers who attend to engage with the hundreds of individuals, organizations and schools from across the city of San Antonio come together to build altars, participate in the procession, and showcase their creativity in this uniquely designed participatory event.
«Día de los Muertos is now a celebrated tradition in the United States, and we are proud that San Antonio’s Muertos Fest has grown into one of the country’s most significant Day of the Dead events,» said Jim Mendiola, Muertos Fest Artistic Director. «Our success is rooted in the support of our vibrant south Texas community, and we draw inspiration from the Chicano community groups and local families who have upheld this tradition for decades and are excited to witness the continued growth of this day of celebration both in San Antonio and nationally.»
In 2023, Muertos Fest garnered national acclaim as USA Today recently included the event in the list of America’s Top Ten Fall Festivals featuring two days of vibrant events and entertainment celebrating the rich culture of the Mexican tradition. Muertos Fest will partner with local ABC affiliate KSAT-12 for the third consecutive year to broadcast this year’s celebration. The event will be aired as a two-hour, primetime special on October 30, 2024, reaching both local and national audiences via their online platform KSAT+.
