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Día de los Muertos celebrations | 2023 Day of the Dead events across San Diego County

Here are some Day of the Dead events across San Diego County you won’t want to miss.

SAN DIEGO — Dozens of Día de los Muertos celebrations are scheduled in October and November across San Diego County.

Here are some Day of the Dead events you won’t want to miss.

What's Día de los Muertos?

The message of the pre-Hispanic ritual established more than 3,000 years ago is clear. Those who passed are alive in our memories. 

To welcome them each year, on Nov. 1 and 2, family members build altars known as ofrendas to honor dead relatives and loved ones. During the beginning of November, the spirits of those lost are believed to return home. Nov. 1 honors deceased children, and Nov. 2 focuses on adults. 

The two-day holiday typically falls on All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day on the Catholic calendar. Born out of practices done by the indigenous peoples of the Americas and Catholic traditions from when the Spanish conquered Mexico - Día de los Muertos is a blend of both. 

Chula Vista 

  • Day of the Dead Altar
    • Starting Oct. 27- Nov. 2. place a flower with the name of your loved one at the altar.
  • 3rd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
    • Oct. 28 from 3:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. Free community event for the entire family in Downtown Chula Vista. Event includes a community altar, altar competition, live music, performances, food and vendors.

National City

  • Día de Los Muertos Celebration
    • Oct. 21 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The free event at Westfield Plaza Bonita mall features a vibrant celebration made up of live performances, Aztec dancers, mariachi, face painting and more.

Barrio Logan

  • 1st Annual Dia De Muertos Celebration In Barrio Logan
    • Oct. 29, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Barrio Logan Cultural District. This is a free, family-friendly event highlighting the rich culture, traditions, and art of our vibrant community. Enjoy delicious food, a bustling market, engaging kids activities and workshops, a special screening of COCO, and captivating live performances by Tropa

      Magica, Maiz, Cumbia Machin, Mariachi, Baile Folklorico, Danzantes.

Old Town

Oceanside



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