The rich cultural tradition of Día de los Muertos is returning to Houston!
Día de los Muertos, otherwise known as Day of the Dead, is a traditional Mexican holiday honoring loved ones who have passed away. This November, Houston’s annual parade and festival will once again bring the community together to celebrate life and remember those they’ve lost.
When is Houston’s Día de los Muertos parade and festival?
The sixth annual Houston Día de los Muertos Festival and Parade takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sam Houston Park at 1000 Bagby St., Houston, TX 77002.
Visitors can look forward to live music, a colorful procession, tasty concessions, and arts and crafts throughout the evening. The event is a celebration open to people of all backgrounds, united by the love and remembrance of family and friends who have passed away.
The evening’s parade is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 7, following a 6:30 pm ceremony on Bagby Street between Lamar and McKinney.
According to the City of Houston’s planned route, the procession will set off from the outbound side of Allen Parkway beneath I-45, heading east before turning north onto Bagby, east onto Walker, and south onto Smith. A performance area is planned on Bagby between Lamar and Walker, with participants disbanding via Lamar and Brazos or south on Smith. The route and schedule are subject to change.
Street closures readers should know about
The city plans street closures from 7 a.m. Saturday, November 7, through 1 am Sunday, November 8, including Bagby between McKinney and Dallas, outbound Allen Parkway between Bagby and the I-45 overpass, and Walker behind Sam Houston Park. Additional ramp closures are scheduled for 4:30 p.m., with parade staging beginning at 5 pm. These are traffic-management times—not the public parade start.
More Día de los Muertos celebrations in Houston
Discovery Green’s Día de los Muertos celebration
Discovery Green will host its free Día de los Muertos celebration on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The afternoon will feature a Catrin y Catrinas parade and costume contest, traditional performances, live music, food, crafts, and vendors.
Visitors can also contribute a copy of a photo or keepsake to a community ofrenda created by Houston artist Angel Quesada. Organizers ask attendees not to bring originals, as they cannot guarantee their return. The evening ends with La Musical Ofrenda, a tribute concert honoring Houston musicians and legendary artists from across Texas. Discovery Green is located at 1500 McKinney St.
Magnolia Park Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival
The 13th annual Magnolia Park Día de los Muertos Parade & Festival takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The parade begins at 10 a.m. at 75th Street and Avenue F, traveling along Canal Street, Maltby Street, and 70th Street before ending at Hidalgo Park.
The festival follows from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hidalgo Park, located at 7000 Avenue Q. Event highlights include marching bands, folklórico dancers, mariachi music, festive floats, lowriders, live performances, and community altars honoring loved ones.
