Día de los Muertos

Date: Oct 24, 2026

Día De Los Muertos En Español

Celebrate life, family, and tradition in Downtown Garland with Garland's Día de los Muertos Celebration, presented by Pilar Funeral Home, on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 8 p.m.!

This free community event, established in 2017 through a collaboration among the City of Garland, Garland ISD, and community leaders, brings people together for a day to honor loved ones who have passed.

Throughout the day, enjoy live performances, explore 2D and 3D student artwork—including student-created altars—take part in games and activities, browse handcrafted goods from local artisans at El Mercado, and savor food from a variety of food trucks.

Guests can also pick up a commemorative Garland Día de los Muertos T-shirt, available for purchase while supplies last.

✨ Getting here: Don’t forget to ride DART to the Downtown Garland Station. For more information, visit the DART website.

📌 Stay tuned! We’ll be adding more details soon. Please return to this page or follow us on social media for event updates.

Live Music: Los Komberz

Close out Garland’s Día de los Muertos with a high-energy performance by Los Komberz. The Dallas-area band will bring its lively cumbia sound to Downtown Garland, creating a dance-ready finale to a day honoring life, family, and tradition.

Thank You to our Sponsors

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Supporting Sponsors

Scenes from Garland's 2025 Día de los Muertos

Día de los Muertos

Oct 24, 2026