2024 Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival: Enjoy free admission to the city's largest Day of the Dead celebration

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Join ABC13 for a colorful celebration of life and love at the 4th Annual Convention Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festivalpresented by Reliant.

This modern fall tradition begins at 2 p.m. on Saturday, November 2nd with a free festival at Sam Houston Park that is expected to draw thousands to downtown Houston.

Attendees can enjoy a free day of live music and performances and have the opportunity to visit a variety of exhibitors including food and beverage vendors, arts and crafts vendors and more.

As the sun sets, downtown Houston comes to life in a colorful and cultural celebration as the Houston Dia de Los Muertos Parade begins at 7:00 p.m

You can watch the parade wherever you stream Eyewitness News on your TV, such as: B. on Roku and Fire TV.

If you would like to see ABC13 attend the parade in person, plan to arrive early.

Eyewitness newscaster Mayra Moreno secures you the best seat in the house in our streaming pre-show from 6:30 p.m

2024 Houston Dia de los Muertos Parade Route

• The parade begins on Bagby in Lamar
• Right on Walker St. from Bagby
• Right Smith St.
• Right on Dallas St.

Dia de los Muertos is a vibrant celebration that began in Mexico to honor our ancestors, but also those who have recently passed away.

The holiday is celebrated with lots of fall colors, food, celebration, and an ofrenda—or altar—featuring the photos of our beloved family members.

Sam Houston Park is located at 1000 Bagby in Houston.

ABC13 is proud to be the official English TV news partner of the Houston Dia de Los Muertos Parade.