OCTOBER 11, 2025 | 2-8PM
A day to Celebrate your loved ones.
McKinney's Día de los Muertos welcomes you and your family to a celebration where remembrance becomes a beautiful act of love.
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Every item on an ofrenda has meaning.
a heartfelt beginning
Add Your Loved Ones' Photos to Our Community Ofrendas
Begin your Día de los Muertos journey with a meaningful tribute. Bring a photo, and we’ll provide a frame to place among altars adorned with marigolds and candles. This centuries-old tradition turns remembrance into a beautiful celebration of love and connection.
Partnered with Alliance for Elite Youth Leadership
light the way forward
Celebrate Our Student Scholars and Their Bright Future
Continue your journey by joining us at the main stage as we honor this year's Día de los Muertos scholarship recipient. The scholarship program, new this year, supports McKinney students pursuing higher education while promoting cultural awareness.
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A Symbol of Love (and Fear!)
rest & make memories
Test Your Aim at La Chancla Toss Where Cultural Memory Meets Fun
Take a break for some laughs at our new Chancla Toss! This fun twist on a beloved Latino tradition turns childhood memories into a lighthearted, all-ages challenge. Aim, throw, and celebrate culture one chancla at a time!
A Symbol of Remembrance and Connection with the Past
rest & make memories
Send Messages to Loved Ones on Painted Butterfly Wings
Pause at our butterfly memorial station to honor loved ones. In Mexican tradition, monarchs represent returning souls during Día de los Muertos. Decorate a paper butterfly with a name or message, then add it to our marigold-adorned memorial tree.
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Creates a Sense of Unity and Collective Celebration
rest & make memories
Bring Tradition to Life with Vibrant Face Painting
Embrace the spirit of Día de los Muertos with a colorful transformation at our face painting station! Skilled artists craft stunning sugar skull designs, from playful to elaborate, honoring tradition. Each brushstroke connects you to this vibrant tribute to life and remembrance.
Celebrate culture, show your style, and compete for fun prizes!
Why should I particpate in the contest?
stroll around the park
Follow the Music and Explore Local Vendors
Craft Merchants
Discover vibrant Día inspired treasures by local artisans. Find one-of-a-kind gifts cultural gifts!
Cuisine Merchants
Taste the flavors behind Día de los Muertos. With plenty to try, it’s the perfect chance to explore something new.
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