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SF’s 2024 Dia de los Muertos “Festival of Altars” in The Mission

Saturday, November 2, 2024 - 8:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
Potrero del Sol Park | 25th St. & San Bruno Ave., San Francisco, CA

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Marigold Project invites you to the 32nd annual Festival of Altars.

On November 2nd, Day of the Dead Festival of Altars will be held in Potrero Del Sol Park aka La Raza Park. Please come and participate in building an altar or come to view the community altars.

Plus, every November 2nd at 12pm and 5pm, you’re welcome to join the Ritual Circle. The Ritual Circle is a ceremony created to take time among the altars to honor all of our ancestors, our environment, and our connection to the earth and each other. All are invited to participate.

Together we hold space for healing and reflecting on our ancestral roots in a beautiful community of heart connection. This event is comprised of poetry performances, dance, music, and ritual ceremonies. Performers of all backgrounds and faiths come together to be inspired by Mesoamerican Day of the Dead traditions and to make this community event relevant to the San Francisco Bay Area as a whole.

Day of the Dead Festival of Altars in San Francisco

November 2, 2024 @ Potrero Del Sol Park
Installation begins @ 8am | Ceremony begins @ 12pm | Performances begins @ 5pm

You can build your own Personal Altar. To RSVP an altar space please signup. The making and viewing of traditional, contemporary, or experimental altars is a uniquely transformative experience connecting us closer to our Ancestors. Bring flowers, 8-inch glass prayer candles, and mementos of loved ones to contribute to the Community Altars. All are welcome to participate.

Directions: Potrero Del Sol Park
25th Street and San Bruno Avenue

BART riders can walk to Potrero del Sol from the 24th Street Mission Station, while MUNI riders can use the 9, 10, 19, 27, 33, and 48 lines. A limited amount of first-come, first-served bike parking will be available at the festival entrance at 25th Street and Utah Street. Please note: no vehicles will be permitted in the park.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Dia de los Muertos, Fairs & Festivals, In Person
Address: 25th St. & San Bruno Ave., San Francisco, CA

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