Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a vibrant Mexican holiday celebrated from October 31 to November 2. This festive occasion is dedicated to honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed away.

Unlike Halloween, which focuses on spookiness, Día de los Muertos is a joyful celebration of life and death. Traditional elements include colorful altars, marigolds, sugar skulls, and traditional foods. Families come together to create ofrendas (altars) adorned with photos, candles, and the favorite items of the deceased, welcoming their spirits back for a brief reunion.

Here are a few FREE events celebrating Day of the Dead, happening all around metro Atlanta.

2025 Dia de Los Muertos celebrations

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Dia de Muertos celebration in Hapeville

Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025
5 to 9 p.m.
Jess Lucas Park
FREE

Enjoy live music, food, art, a vendor market, and a community altar where you can honor your ancestors. This is a family-friendly event, with activities for kids.

PLUS, on Friday, October 24, 2025, you can come to Jess Lucas Park for the Movie & Memories event from 5 to 8 p.m.
Bring photos, flowers, or meaningful items to add to the community altar — and stay for a free outdoor showing of Disney Pixar’s Coco — a heartwarming celebration of family, tradition, and remembrance. 
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Decatur Haints & Saints Parade

Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025
Downtown Decatur

The parade steps off from Decatur Cemetery, located at 229 Bell Street, at 6 p.m., and works its way to the Square, arriving around 6:45 p.m. You can find a viewing spot anywhere along Church Street.
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Festival at Plaza Las Americas

November 1 and 2, 2025
Plaza Las Americas
Lilburn
FREE

This immersive experience will make you feel the essence of traditional celebrations, with vibrant colors and the captivating aromas of marigold, copal, and myrrh filling the air.
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Dia de Muertos in Norcross

Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
5 to 9 p.m.
Thrasher Park
Downtown Norcross
FREE

The celebration includes a night of remembrance, dance, authentic cultural performances, and more, in the streets of downtown Norcross.
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Day of the Dead at Symphony Hall

Dia de los Muertos in Woodstock

Saturday, Nov. 1 and Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
The Green in Downtown Woodstock
FREE

You’ll find musical performances by a Mariachi band, food vendors with authentic Mexican food, and a community ofrenda where all are encouraged to bring a picture or offering to honor and welcome loved ones who have passed.
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Dia de Muertos at Oakland Cemetery

Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025
Noon to 5 p.m.
Oakland Cemetery
Atlanta
FREE

This family-friendly event features traditional music and dance, crafts for kids, authentic Mexican food, traditional altars, vendor booths, and costume contests for kids and adults.
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Dia de Los Muertos in East Point

Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025
Noon to 5 p.m.
Grounds of East Point City Hall
FREE

Celebrate with all the traditions — food, music, altars, face painting, games, and food.
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