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San Jose’s “Micailhuitl” Día de Muertos Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

Sunday, November 1, 2026 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE
History Park | 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112
South Bay

Event Details

San Jose’s “Micailhuitl” Día de Muertos Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1)

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The 22nd annual Micailhuitl Día de Muertos celebration takes place over two days at History Park in San Jose. San Jose’s longest-running Día de Muertos celebration features cultural activities, traditional ceremonies, live entertainment, community altars, arts and crafts, and food.

Original Event Description:
_Join us for our 22nd Annual Micailhuitl (Día de Muertos) celebration on October 31st and November 1st, 2026!

📍 History Park, San Jose
🗓️ Saturday, Oct. 31 | 2–10 PM
🗓️ Sunday, Nov. 1 | 10 AM–6 PM

As San Jose’s longest-running Día de Muertos celebration, we are excited to welcome our community to our new, larger, and beautiful venue at History Park! This year, we’re expanding our celebration with even more cultural activities, traditional ceremonies, live entertainment, community altars, arts and crafts, food, and much more!

❤️ A special thank you to all our amazing sponsors and community partners! Your generous support and commitment to our community help make this celebration possible.

We would also like to extend a very special thank you to La Raza Historical Society for their support and for making it possible for us to host this year’s celebration at History Park. Their generosity and partnership have helped us bring Micailhuitl to this beautiful new space, allowing us to expand our celebration and welcome even more of our community.

We invite everyone to join us for this special weekend of remembrance, culture, and community. Bring your family and friends!

For more information, visit: aztecadancers.com/dia-de-muertos

#diademuertos #dayofthedead #aztecdancers #sanjose #sanjoseevents_

Upcoming San Jose’s “Micailhuitl” Día de Muertos Festival 2026 (Oct. 31-Nov. 1) Events

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*, Community, Dia de los Muertos, Fairs & Festivals, Halloween, In Person
Address: 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose, CA 95112

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