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Dancers on the Dia de los Muertos main stage.

activities

McKinney's Día de los Muertos celebration honors tradition while creating joyful memories for the entire family. Immerse yourself in our vibrant cultural experience through hands-on art workshops, mesmerizing performances, and the colorful costumes that makes this centuries-old tradition so special. From Monarch messages to traditional dance performances on our main stage, every activity invites you to connect with the heart and soul of this beautiful Mexican celebration.

Close up of pictures placed on a community ofrend.

ofrendas

Add Your Loved Ones' Photos to Our Community Ofrendas

Visit local stores showcasing Ofrendas: Habitat Plants + Coffee, Red Zeppelin, Groovy Coop, Mitzi's Sonoma, Jasper & Petals

la catrina contest

​​Win Prizes with Costumes, from Catrina to Spirit Animal

Man and woman dressed up in la catrina costumes
Teenage girls with their face painted for Dia de los Muertos

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la choncla toss

Put Your Aim to the Test Sponsored by Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers. 

Two teenage grils volunteering at a Dia de los Muertos celebration.

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scholarships

Earn a Scholarship Sponsored by McDonald's of North Texas in Partnership with AEYL.

Woman writing a loved ones name on a memory tree.

memory tree

Watch Your Loved Ones' Names  Bloom on Our Memorial Tree

monarch messages

Send Messages to Loved Ones on Painted Butterfly Wings

Written message to a loved one on a painted butterfly.
Merchant selling accesories at a Dia de los Muertos mercado.

merchant shops

Explore a Variety of Local Artisan Booths at Our Mercado

View The Merchants

entertainment

Hear Live Music Fill Our Festival, from Mariachi to Salsa

Dia de los Muertos entertainment with a close up of an extravagant headdress.

face painting

Express Yourself with Día-Inspired 
Painted Designs

Women painting a little boys face during a Dia de los Muertos celebration.
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join the celebration

Don’t miss out on a uniquely McKinney Día de los Muertos experience!

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