Dia de Los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is a celebration where families welcome back the souls of their loved ones for a brief reunion with offerings that keep their memories alive. The roots of Day of the Dead are celebrated in contemporary Mexico and among those of Mexican heritage in the U.S. and worldwide.

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November 2nd

Dia de los Muertos @ Cesar E. Chavez International Monument

In honor of the Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) holiday, César E. Chávez National Monument will display altars throughout the Visitor Center through mid-November. In honor of the holiday, César E. Chávez National Monument will host a free community event on November 2nd. This special event will feature live entertainment including local mariachi music and ballet folklorico dancers, face painting, and a special tour of the Visitor Center highlighting the altars. The event will conclude with a special screening of the movie “Coco” in the Visitor Center theater.

1:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Cesar E. Chavez International Monument

29700 Woodford Tehachapi Road

Keene, CA 93531

For more details, visit https://www.nps.gov/cech/learn/news/2024-10-23-day-of-dead.htm 

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November 2nd

Dia de los Muertos @ Greenlawn Northeast

Join us to honor the memory of your loved ones in a vibrant and traditional celebration. We will have an altar contest, food and drinks, live music, traditional dancing, and family activities.

4:00PM – 8:00PM

Greenlawn Cemetery Northeast

3700 River Blvd, Bakersfield, California 93305

For more details, visit https://www.instagram.com/greenlawnnortheast/

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November 2nd

Dia de los Muertos @ Greenlawn Southwest

Join us to honor the memory of your loved ones in a vibrant and traditional celebration. We will have an altar contest, food and drinks, live music, traditional dancing, and family activities.

2:00PM – 8:00PM

Greenlawn Funeral Home & Cemetery Southwest

2739 Panama Lane, Bakersfield, California 93313

For more details, visit https://www.greenlawnmortuaryandcemetery.com/

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November 2nd

Dia de los Muertos @ the Historic Union Cemetery

Scheduled activities include music, Ameyaltzin Yolihuani dancers, folklore, art exhibition, resource fair, food, Altares and Catrinas contest, and other activities including a youth art exhibition, plus, our Special Guest: La Catrina Picazo. Join us for this big celebration with your families and friends, FREE TO THE PUBLIC.

2:00PM – 8:00PM

The Historic Union Cemetery

730 Potomac Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93307

For more details, visit https://www.unioncemeterybakersfield.com/events/

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November 2nd

Dia de los Muertos @ Rock & Wings Niles

Join us as we remember and celebrate with the returning spirits of our familia and friends. Music performances by Mento Buru & DJ Mickey Rock!

7:00PM – 1:00AM

Rock & Wings Niles

2858 Niles Street, Bakersfield, California 93306

For more details, visit https://www.facebook.com/MentoBuru

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November 3rd

KCHCC 14th Annual Dia de los Muertos Celebration

Enjoy traditional Aztec dancing & blessing, performances by Ballet Folklorico Huaztecalli & Mariachi San Marcos, authentic Mexican cuisine, free kid’s activities, vendor booths and so much more!

1:00PM – 7:00PM

Kern County Fairgrounds

1142 S P St, Bakersfield, CA 93307

For more details, visit https://kchcc.org/ddlm/