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Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday with the Dia de Muertos Festival and Cantina Contest on the grounds of Roswell City Hall. Photo courtesy Roswell City Hall
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10/13/24 - By Melanie Preis

Enjoy the colorful celebration of Dia de los Muertos in Atlanta on November 1 and 2, as well as the end of October. This beautiful holiday pays homage to the spirits of the dead, acknowledges the relationship between the living and the dead, and help people celebrate the memories of their deceased relatives. Dia de los Muertos decor showcases skulls and skeletons, made of various materials (even sugar and icing!) in a festive way, with spirited music, delicious food, and good fun. Take a look at Dia de los Muertos Atlanta events for the whole family!

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Día de Los Muertos Events in Atlanta

Dia de Muertos Roswell

Roswell - FREE
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Celebrate this traditional Mexican holiday with the Dia de Muertos Festival and Cantina Contest on the grounds of Roswell City Hall. The event features an afternoon and evening filled with fun, remembrance, and community spirit. READ MORE

Haints and Saints/Day of the Dead Parade

Decatur - FREE
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Decatur’s popular Halloween-themed parade, Haints and Saints, is back with a Dias de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) twist. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to put on their best, weirdest, cutest or most beautiful costumes.  READ MORE

Hapeville's Día de Muertos Celebration

Hapeville - FREE
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Celebrate the Day of the Dead with us in Hapeville! Enjoy live music, delicious food, traditional crafts, and family-friendly activities. Let's honor our loved ones who have passed and embrace the beauty of Mexican culture. READ MORE

Norcross Dia de los Muertos Festival

Norcross - FREE
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Get ready to celebrate Dia de los Muertos Festival in style at Thrasher Park on Saturday, November 2 from 5p.m. - 9p.m.! Enjoy a night of remembrance, dance, and live authentic entertainment. READ MORE

Teatro Aurora presents Festival del Dia de los Muertos

Lawrenceville - FREE
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Once again, Aurora Theatre welcomes you to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos! Experience and enjoy this beautiful cultural tradition full of color, music, food, and dance. Come celebrate with a professional tapetero from Guanajuato, Mexico, compete in a Catrina competition, and more! READ MORE

Dia de los Muertos Festival at ASO

Midtown- FREE
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Celebrate our departed loved ones and Mexican-American culture at this family-friendly festival with live Mariachi music; traditional dancers; ofrendas; stilt walkers; interactive photo booths; food trucks; and children's area with face painting, storytelling, and games with prizes READ MORE

Woodstock Arts Dia de los Muertos

Woodstock - FREE
November 2 & 3, 2024
The festival series is a way to bring our community together to celebrate all of our community! For those who are unfamiliar with Día De Los Muertos (or The Day of the Dead), it derives from the Mexican tradition of prayer and remembrance of friends and family members who have died. READ MORE

Oakland Cemetery: Dia de Muertos Festival

Grant Park - FREE
Sunday, November 3, 2024
Visitors of all ages learn about and experience the Day of the Dead festival. Guests enjoy traditional dancing, crafts and authentic Mexican food, and entertainment. View a display of altars honoring lost family and friends that are decorated with flowers, food, and beverages. READ MORE

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Melanie Preis
Melanie Preis is a writer, editor, wife, and mom of three (including her beloved bernedoodle). Before joining Mommy Poppins, she worked at StyleBlueprint, Turner Broadcasting, and HowStuffWorks. She loves reading, anything Bravo, art fairs, and, of course, her bernedoodle.
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