6th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration in Chula Vista

Downtown Chula Vista comes alive for the 6th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 7:30 pm. This free, family-friendly event fills the neighborhood with cempasúchil flowers and honors loved ones who have passed while celebrating life with the whole community.

Highlights include an Ofrenda Competition, a Catrín and Catrina Ensemble contest, live music and dance performances at four locations throughout downtown, a car show, kids’ crafts, and artisan vendors at Mercado by Las Jefas Market. Guests can also enjoy themed photo ops around the neighborhood, food and treats, and a Community Ofrenda at Davidson. Attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of a photo to pin on the Community Altar in honor of a loved one.

Quick Facts:

• Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
• Time: 3:00pm to 7:30pm
• Location: Downtown Chula Vista (multiple performance sites, Community Altar at Davidson)
• Cost: Free
• Highlights: Ofrenda Competition, Catrín & Catrina contest, live music and dance, car show, kids crafts, artisan vendors, Community Ofrenda

To learn more or register as a vendor, visit the Downtown Chula Vista website here.