SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Muertos Fest, one of the largest Day of the Dead festivals in the U.S., returns to San Antonio, giving the community a chance to honor loved ones who have passed away.<\/p>\n
Organizers said the festival drew an estimated 130,000 attendees last year.<\/p>\n
Muertos Fest kicks off a day earlier this year, with organizers unveiling plans<\/a> for a special opening night tribute on Friday, Oct. 24. <\/p>\n This year\u2019s festival will continue on Saturday, Oct. 25, and Sunday, Oct. 26, at Hemisfair.<\/p>\n Can\u2019t make it to the festivities? No worries. KSAT will air a special broadcast recapping all the fun! You can watch the broadcast on KSAT 12 and KSAT Plus at 8 p.m. on Oct. 29. <\/p>\n Things to Do<\/p>\n More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter<\/p>\n For those planning to attend the celebration, here\u2019s everything you need to know about the 13th annual Muertos Fest.<\/p>\n Hours<\/p>\n The free festival will open with \u201c\u00a1PRESENTE! Opening Night Tribute” on Friday, Oct. 24, honoring Flaco Jimenez<\/a>, a Conjunto legend who died this summer at 86 years old.<\/p>\n That same evening, Santiago Jimenez, renowned Conjunto accordionist and brother to Flaco Jimenez, will be among the performers.<\/p>\n Festival hours are:<\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 24: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. <\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 25: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. <\/p>\n Sunday, Oct. 26: Noon to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n Under a newly signed 10-year agreement, Muertos Fest will continue to call Hemisfair home through 2034.<\/p>\n To see the festival dates announced for the next 10 years, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Map<\/p>\n The celebration transforms Hemisfair to honor the traditions of D\u00eda de los Muertos with art, music and more than 80 altars created by community members.<\/p>\n Muertos Fest will feature five stages and two processions, scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, and 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26. Workshops, including two kids\u2019 crafts sessions, will also be offered to attendees.<\/p>\n Performances<\/p>\n The festival will showcase dozens of performances by bands, singers, poets and others across the five stages.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a closer look at this year\u2019s lineup: <\/p>\n Friday, Oct. 24<\/p>\n David Hidalgo<\/p>\n C\u00e9sar Rosas<\/p>\n Max Baca & Los Texmaniacs<\/p>\n Santiago Jim\u00e9nez Jr.<\/p>\n Dwayne Verheyden<\/p>\n Stefani Montiel<\/p>\n Patsy Torres<\/p>\n Rub\u00e9n Ramos<\/p>\n Rick Trevi\u00f1o<\/p>\n Rebecca Valadez<\/p>\n Jesse Borrego <\/p>\n Lisa Morales<\/p>\n Nunie Rubio<\/p>\n Laura Denisse y Los Brillantes<\/p>\n Saturday, Oct. 25<\/p>\n Erick y su Grupo Massore<\/p>\n La Do\u00f1a<\/p>\n El Dusty<\/p>\n Pi\u00f1ata Protest Santiago Jimenez Jr. <\/p>\n Dwayne Verheyden & Los Texmaniacs<\/p>\n Jesse Borrego Y Trib\u00fa<\/p>\n Campanas de America<\/p>\n Mariachi Las Alte\u00f1as<\/p>\n The Mexican Standoff<\/p>\n Los Juanos<\/p>\n Juan & Armando Tejeda<\/p>\n Kalpulli Ayolopaktzin<\/p>\n Guadalupe Dance Company<\/p>\n Tallercito de Son<\/p>\n Bexar Brass<\/p>\n San Antonio Parks & Rec Dance<\/p>\n Black Bird Sing<\/p>\n DJ Despeinada<\/p>\n DJ Plata<\/p>\n DJ Toshiro<\/p>\n DJ Errthang<\/p>\n Joannachills<\/p>\n Deejay Cesar Wang<\/p>\n DJ Olivia Garcia<\/p>\n Goodwill Fashion Show<\/p>\n Sunday, Oct. 26<\/p>\n The Last Bandoleros<\/p>\n Gabriella <\/p>\n Kings del Wepa<\/p>\n Combo Chimbita<\/p>\n Nick Gaitan<\/p>\n Santiago Jimenez<\/p>\n Ritmo Lokura<\/p>\n The Tiarras<\/p>\n Llamativa<\/p>\n Guadalupe Dance Company<\/p>\n Joaquin & The Growliners<\/p>\n Mariachi Las Valquirias<\/p>\n San Antonio Parks & Rec Dance<\/p>\n DJ Toshiro<\/p>\n DJ Consentida<\/p>\n DJ Rolas y Ranflas<\/p>\n DJ Jaz-Funk<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a list of the poetry lineup:<\/p>\n Eddie Vega<\/p>\n Amalia Ortiz<\/p>\n Anthony The Poet<\/p>\n Tom\u00e1s Juli\u00e1n<\/p>\n Diamond Larae<\/p>\n Victoria Garcia-Zapata<\/p>\n Parking and VIA Park & Ride<\/p>\n Parking is expected to be limited, according to the Muertos Fest website. Visitors are encouraged to use VIA transit, bike or walk to the festival.<\/p>\n VIA Park & Ride<\/p>\n On Saturday, Oct. 25, buses will depart from Crossroads Park & Ride, Brooks Transit Center and Frost Bank Center Lots 6 and 7, providing service to the Alamodome. On Sunday, Oct. 26, departures will be from Crossroads Park & Ride and Brooks Transit Center, also heading to the Alamodome. <\/p>\n Signage at the Alamodome will guide patrons to Muertos Fest.<\/p>\n VIA Park & Ride service will run from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday, with return trips available for one hour after the festival concludes.<\/p>\n Parking<\/p>\n Some nearby parking lots and garages in the downtown area from the City of San Antonio website<\/a>, include:<\/p>\n City Tower Garage: Located at 60 North Flores Street. Parking is free from 7 a.m.- 11:59 p.m. every Sunday, according to the city\u2019s website.<\/p>\n Convention Center Garage: Located at 41 South Bowie Street and 850 East Commerce Street<\/p>\n Houston\/Nolan Lot: Located at Houston at Elm under the Interstate 37 underpass<\/p>\n Houston Street Garage: Located at 111 College Street<\/p>\n Martinez Parking Lot: Located at South Alamo and Martinez streets<\/p>\n South Alamo Street: Located at 418 South Alamo<\/p>\n