Cultural Festival · Downtown Raleigh, NC
Day of the Dead
with Revista Latina
«A celebration of our living heritage — eight years honoring the Day of the Dead in the heart of North Carolina»
Bigger every fall · Year-over-year growth
The next edition is coming
Sunday, October 25, 2026
City Plaza · 443 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC · Free admission
A celebration that unites
culture, art, and community
Day of the Dead with Revista Latina is the most important Latino cultural festival in North Carolina. Every fall, the heart of Downtown Raleigh becomes a vibrant stage of color, music, dance, and tradition that honors Mexican and Latin American heritage.
Musicians and dance groups, folk dances from across Mexico, altars dedicated to the memory of our loved ones, and the Catrina parade make this a celebration of the Day of the Dead as a living cultural heritage — recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and finding in North Carolina a new home where families pass it on to new generations.
New to the tradition? Learn what the Day of the Dead is →
In 2022, Revista Latina NC received the Ohtli Award from the Government of Mexico — the highest honor for those who open doors for their community abroad.
Celebration in Downtown Raleigh. 2025 festival.
Three years of tradition, in motion
The festival grows every fall. Relive the Day of the Dead celebration with Revista Latina in the heart of Downtown Raleigh — bigger year after year.
What you’ll experience
Catrina Parade
The symbolic heart of the festival. Groups of Catrinas walk through downtown in a parade of memory, identity, and art.
Aztec & Folk Dance
Aztec dancers and folk troupes from across Mexico fill the streets with color and centuries-old tradition.
Live Music
Cumbia, sonidero, regional Mexican music, and live bands animate two stages all day long.
Community Ofrenda
A collective altar where the community honors loved ones with photos, marigolds, and traditional offerings.
Latino Food
Food trucks and vendors serving the best of authentic Latin cuisine: tacos, tamales, elotes, and more.
Art & Crafts
Local artists and artisans show original work: painting, sculpture, jewelry, textiles, and Mexican folk art.
A message for those who are gone
On the Day of the Dead, remembering is an act of love. These are some of the messages our community has dedicated to their loved ones — and at the festival you can write your own.
Abuelita, tu sazón y tus historias siguen con nosotros.
Los que se adelantaron viven en cada altar y en cada flor.
Para quienes nos enseñaron a amar: gracias, siempre.
Papá, hoy encendemos una veladora por ti.
Te recordamos con música, cempasúchil y risas.
Siempre en el corazón de tu familia.
Come write yours at the festival
Every edition we set up a wall where you can leave a message, a photo, or a candle for those who have passed. Join us on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at City Plaza, Downtown Raleigh.
Join the festivalJoin the Festival
The festival welcomes artisan vendors, food trucks, artists, and performers who want to connect with one of the most diverse and engaged audiences in North Carolina.
Artisans & Vendors
Show and sell your products to the festival community. The artisan market is one of the most visited spaces of the event.
Request a SpaceFood Trucks & Food Vendors
Share the best of Mexican and Latin American cuisine at a celebration where food is part of the tradition.
Request a SpaceArtists & Performers
Share your talent on the festival stages. Dance groups, musicians, visual artists, and performers are welcome.
Submit a ProposalSponsor the most important festival
of the Latino community in NC
Associating your brand with Day of the Dead with Revista Latina means connecting directly with more than 30,000 people during one of the most meaningful days of the year for our community.
The festival offers a unique platform of authentic visibility, where your brand is part of a memorable cultural experience that attendees share with family, friends, and on social media.
Let’s talk
Ready to be part of the most important cultural festival of North Carolina’s Latino community? Reach out for the full information package.
info@revistalatinanc.com