Día de los Muertos

You are invited to join us for the 2nd annual Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, November 1, 2025 in Downtown Alpena from 4-9 pm.

Join us for an evening of celebration, live music, food & drink specials, Catrina costume contest, and more at Northern Michigan’s only Day of the Dead event.

All activities take place in the Center Alley behind Mango’s Tequila Bar (121 W Chisholm St).

The celebration begins at 4 pm with:
Catrina Costume Contest check-in (4-5 pm)
Facepainting for kids & adults
Ofrendas on display in the Center Alley & Pocket Park

Catrina Costume Contest judging takes place at 5 pm, with a new this year Catrina parade throughout the alley for attendees to see all the beautiful costumes. Awards for best group, best individual, and best kids.

Live mariachi music to follow until 9 pm (in case of inclement weather, band will move inside Mango’s).

ABOUT DAY OF THE DEAD:
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a traditional holiday in Mexico where we celebrate and remember our loved ones who have passed on. It is a time where we can gather with our families and share stories and memories of those no longer with us and allow them back into our homes. We do this by connecting the lands of the living and dead and set up altars in our home, called ofrendas, that are filled with many things including favorite foods and items of our ancestors. This year, we are beyond grateful and overjoyed to bring these traditions of our culture to our amazing community. We cannot wait to share this holiday with you all!