SAN ANTONIO – One of San Antonio’s most colorful celebrations returns tonight as Muertos Fest takes over Hemisfair for three days of music, art and remembrance.
Now in its 14th year, the free Día de los Muertos festival runs through Sunday featuring more than 90 community-created altars honoring loved ones who have died. It’s the largest collection of altars in the festival’s history.
Visitors will also find some new attractions, including a 40-foot papel picado installation at the South Alamo and Market streets entrance and an immersive altar experience inspired by a traditional Mexican cemetery and church.
The festival will feature five stages of live entertainment, more than 85 art vendors, workshops, family activities and two colorful processions.
Here’s what’s happening this weekend:
Tonight (5-11 p.m.): Opening night includes sensory-friendly altar viewing from 5-7 p.m., a traditional blessing at 8 p.m. and a Lotería-inspired fashion show at 8:30 p.m.
Saturday (10 a.m.-11 p.m.): More than 50 performances featuring Tejano, conjunto, cumbia, rock and mariachi. The first signature procession begins at 7 p.m.
Sunday (noon-9 p.m.): More music, cultural performances and family activities, with the second procession beginning at 3 p.m.
A special altar honoring legendary singer Lydia Mendoza will also be on display, and visitors are encouraged to bring photographs of loved ones to place on the community altar.
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