Denton's Favorite Fall Festival

 Join Us Oct. 27th & 28th, 2023

2023 Schedule

Come Celebrate With Us

This year, Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival is going to be twice as fun! Join us on October 27th & 28th for two days of community, candy, and celebration. This multicultural, family-friendly event will be located in Denton, Texas on both days. Stop by on Friday afternoon, then come for the full day on Saturday the 28th!

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Coffin Races

The coffin races have easily become one of the most popular attractions of the Day of the Dead Festival. Spectators seem to show up earlier every year to stake their claim on the more coveted viewing spots on Hickory to root for their favorite teams and businesses!

Costume Contest

Wear your finest costume and bring your own paper lantern or puppet in a merry walk through historic downtown Denton! The parade is free and open to all ages, especially the young at heart.

Cirque Du Horror

Cirque du Horror is filled with a little fright and a whole lot of laughter! You will endure a delightful descent into the macabre, including a collection of bone-chilling poetry, spine-tingling short stories, and surprisingly-catchy spooky songs. But don’t worry ﹘ our performance is an appropriate spectacle for the entire family.

Pumpkin Patch

a place where children can let their imaginations run wild while earning a few treats for their tricks! Costumes are encouraged, and everyone has free entry!

Flight of Souls

In Mexican lore, the Monarch butterfly is said to represent the souls of the dead. In conjunction with the Community Altar — a traditional Mexican Dia de Los Muertos ofrenda – Denton’s Day of the Dead Festival presents the Flight of Souls, a mass release of live Monarch butterflies to commemorate and honor the dead.
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