Experience how Houston honors Mexican traditions on Halloween night with this downtown celebration of life and memory.
* Schedule and activities subject to change. Please check with event organizers for current details and exact timing.
Traditional opening ceremony for this special Halloween night Día de los Muertos celebration.
Live mariachi music and traditional Mexican folk dance performances under the downtown lights.
Professional artists provide free face painting and lead arts workshops for families.
Add your loved one's photo to the community altar - free photo printing available (lines may form).
Continuous live music and cultural performances celebrating Mexican heritage.
Special Halloween night atmosphere combining Día de los Muertos traditions with Halloween festivities.
Market Square Park's Halloween night Día de los Muertos celebration represents the intersection of Houston's Mexican heritage with its modern urban identity. The park sits on land that was once Houston's original marketplace, where Mexican traders sold goods in the 1800s. This unique Halloween night celebration honors both this commercial history and the spiritual traditions of Día de los Muertos. The downtown setting creates a special atmosphere where ancient traditions unfold against a backdrop of modern skyscrapers, symbolizing how Mexican culture continues to evolve and thrive in contemporary Houston.
* Food vendors and availability may vary. Check with event organizers for current vendor list.
Traditional Mexican food vendors offering dinner options and seasonal treats
Traditional Day of the Dead bread perfect for the evening celebration
Traditional Mexican hot chocolate and warm drinks for the October evening
Mexican street food including elote, churros, and other handheld favorites
Special treats combining Halloween and Día de los Muertos themes
* Please verify current location and parking information with event organizers before attending.
Consider rideshare to avoid downtown parking challenges
Check METRO routes to the venue
Uber and Lyft available