Day of the Dead in Mexico doesn’t mean to worship death, it means to celebrate life.
Our Day of the Dead festival will be hosted at Atlanta History Center Midtown on October 31st from 12–5pm. While the event is free and open to the public, capacity is limited, and advanced registration is required.
Visitors of all ages can experience an authentic Day of the Dead celebration as if they were in the streets of Mexico. Enjoy traditional dancing, crafts, authentic Mexican food, and entertainment; immerse yourself in a stunning display of altars honoring family and friends who have passed; and sing to the sound of Mariachi.
Wear your favorite Day of the Dead costume and paint your face mask with skulls, skeletons, and cempasúchil flowers. For more information regarding this festival, please contact info@instituteofmexicanculture.org or informacionatl@sre.gob.mx.
Thank you for your interest in the Day of the Dead festival. All tickets have been claimed and there are no more tickets available.
| Main Lawn | Traditional Mexican Food, “Pan de Muerto”, sugar skulls, arts, crafts, workshops and face painting throughout Atlanta History Center Midtown! |
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| 12:00–12:10pm | Welcome Remarks by the President of the Institute of Mexican Culture, Carlos Herrera. |
| 12:10–12:30pm | Aztec Dance Group "Señor San José" |
| 12:30–12:50pm | Tabula Rasa—Language Academy |
| 12:50–1:10pm | Singer Veronica Gleasson |
| 1:10–1:30pm | Folk Dances by "Alma Mexicana" |
| 1:30–2:30pm | Mariachi Pepe López |
| 2:30–2:50pm | Folk Dances by "Tonalli" |
| 2:50–3:10pm | Dances by Group "Así es mi México" |
| 3:10–3:30pm | The Atlanta Opera |
| 3:30–3:40pm | Message from the Consul General of Mexico, Javier Díaz de León |
| 3:40–4:00pm | Juan Ramirez and members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra |
| 4:00–4:20pm | Singer El Charro de Aguascalientes |
| 4:20–4:40pm | Dances from Oaxaca Folk Group "Euzkal" |
| 4:40–5:00pm | Veronica Espinoza |
| 5:00pm | End of the Program |
12:00pm–5:00pm
Altars Exhibition
Mexican arts and crafts
Photo Exhibition: Day of the Dead in Mexico.
This program is presented in partnership with the Consulate General of Mexico, the Institute of Mexican Culture, and the Office of Guanajuato in Georgia.
