SAN ANTONIO \u2013 One of San Antonio’s most colorful celebrations returns tonight as Muertos Fest takes over Hemisfair for three days of music, art and remembrance.<\/p>\n
Now in its 14th year, the free D\u00eda 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The festival will feature five stages of live entertainment, more than 85 art vendors, workshops, family activities and two colorful processions.<\/p>\n
Here’s what’s happening this weekend:<\/p>\n
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 Loter\u00eda-inspired fashion show at 8:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Sunday (noon-9 p.m.): More music, cultural performances and family activities, with the second procession beginning at 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n