Dia de los Muertos
On October 25, Día de los Muertos at Civic Center, sponsored by Denver Botanic Gardens, and supported by Denver Arts & Venues through the DENVER CREATES Fund, will bring our community together as a collective to honor the presence of our ancestors and loved ones who have passed. This free, family-friendly event allows our community to reflect on and have a greater cultural understanding of death as a common human experience.
Civic Center Conservancy supports the vision of local curator, community builder, and owner of Manos Sagrados, Alicia “Bruce” Trujillo, who is serving as Artistic and Cultural Director. Under the direction of Manos Sagrados’ team, Colorful Colorado Collaborations and D3 Arts will collaborate on this event to bring unique, memorable, and authentic celebration.
Learn more about the Event Activities BELOW.
Safety is a top priority for Civic Center Conservancy and our partners at every event. Our team takes thoughtful measures to help ensure Civic Center Park remains a welcoming space for all who gather to celebrate, connect, and honor our shared community.
For our Día de los Muertos event, we’re doing all we can to create an environment rooted in care, respect, and togetherness.
If you need assistance or have any concerns during the event, please visit the Civic Center Conservancy information booth or contact activations@civiccenterconservancy.org.
You can review our Safety Information for the event HERE.
Event Activities
Food
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Retail
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Entertainment
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Family Fun
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Altares hermosamente decorados, creados por organizaciones locales sin fines de lucro y organizaciones comunitarias, en honor a los seres queridos fallecidos, adornados con cempasúchiles, velas, fotografías y ofrendas de comida y bebida.
Beautifully decorated altars created by local non-profits and community-centered organizations honoring deceased loved ones, adorned with marigolds, candles, photographs, and offerings of food and drink.
Organizaciones participando II Organizations represented:
- Bread & Roses Legal Center
- Friends and Family of Rolanda Simmons
- Compassionate Counseling of Denver
- Friends and Family of Alicia Cardenas & Alyssa Gunn
- MMIR Taskforce of Colorado
- Civic Center Conservancy
- Violence Free Colorado
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Office of Jamie Torres
Un agradecimiento especial a nuestros patroncinadores del altar II Special thanks to our altar sponsors:
Councilman Chris Hinds, Colorado Trust, Denver Community Active Living Coalition, The Office of Paul Kashmann, District 6, Siete Foods, US Bank, and Visit Denver.
Celebrating with a range of music and performances that celebrate and highlight Mexico! Throughout the afternoon and into the evening, the community can enjoy Danza Folklorico with ArtisiCo Dance, Norteña with Leyenda Original, Danza Azteca and pre-Colombian music provided by Kalpulli Mikakuika, Mariachi from Denver’s only all-women grupo, Las Dahlias, and rock from Izcalli (who recently opened the Federal Theater!). There’s a wide variety of performers that are all based here in Denver, and all representing our communities.
Schedule II Programa
All performances will take place in the Greek Theater.
- 3:00 PM ArtistiCO
- 4 PM Leyenda Original
- 5 PM Kalpulli Mikakuika
- 7:30 PM Izcalli
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- Art Installations created by the D3 Arts Community.
- Thanks to the Denver Botanic Gardens, a selection of sculptures from their Calacas y Catrinas exhibition, by several artists, will be displayed around the Greek Theatre and Promenade.
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On-site food trucks and vendors offering a range of delicious traditional Mexican cuisine and other unique offerings. There will be a selection of both savory and sweet dishes plus hot and iced non-alcoholic beverages.
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Join us on the Southwest lawn from 2-5:30 PM for family activities:
- The Center on Colfax – “sugar” skull keychains
- DBG Make and Take art/craft table
- Denver Public Library Book mobile
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Se invita a todos a traer una fotocopia de un ser querido fallecido como ofrenda para el altar comunitario (ofrenda).
All are invited to bring a photocopy of a departed loved one as an offering to add to the community altar (ofrenda).
We also encourage you to bring the following items:
- Photocopy of loved ones (no originals, please)
- Sealed food products
- Flowers
- Messages to loved ones
- Images of saints
Please do not bring the following items:
- Glass of any kind
- Incense or other materials that will be lit on fire
- Alcohol
- Unsealed food products
- Original copies of photos and other valuables of your loved ones
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All are welcome to join in for the Procession, led by Mariachi Las Dahlias.
- Gathering of the procession starts at 5:45PM in the Greek Theater.
- The procession begins moving at 6PM.
- We encourage you to bring candles (pillar candles in plastic containers only, please) as well as your own instruments.
- The procession will go through Civic Center Park and conclude at 6:45pm at the Greek Theatre.
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Safety and Health Information
We will have medical personnel stationed at the North side of the park on the grass just East of the McNichols Building.
Safety is a top priority for Civic Center Conservancy at every event we present. We take thoughtful measures to help ensure Civic Center Park remains a welcoming space for all who gather to celebrate, connect, and enjoy our city’s shared spaces. Each event is planned with care and with intention to foster an environment rooted in respect, inclusivity, and community pride.
We are taking a number of proactive measures to create a safe and welcoming environment for all participants. If you need assistance or have any concerns before the event, including knowledge or awareness of any potential threats online or in other forums regarding this event, please reach out to us at activations@civiccenterconservancy.org.
If you are concerned about the presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other federal agents, you can call the Colorado Rapid Response Network at 1-844-864-8341 and dial 1 to speak with a volunteer dispatcher 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
During the event, if you have questions, concerns, or see something that feels off, unsafe, or needs attention, you can visit the Civic Center Conservancy Information Tent located on Central Promenade near the Community Resource Hub.
The Civic Center Conservancy Information Tent serves at the central point for lost and found items and as well as a reunification point for separated individuals.
If you need to locate a lost item after the event, please email activations@civiccenterconservancy.org. Please do not call or visit the McNichols Building in search of a lost or found items.
The weather in Denver can be unpredictable and change quickly. Please make sure to check the weather forecast so you can dress appropriately.
In case of warm weather, make sure to stay hydrated and take advantage of our refillable water station, located towards the north end of the Central Promenade.
In case of severe conditions (such as heavy rain, lightning, hail or snow):
- Announcements will be made over the PA system in the Greek Theater
- Attendees are responsible for seeking shelter by returning to personal vehicles or in a nearby building (such as the Central Public Library or the Denver Post Building Lobby).
- Shelter is not available in the park for attendees.
Please remember that this is a rain or shine event, however, if extreme weather is forecasted, the event may be delayed or cancelled. Please check this page for updates or if you are unsure.
- Review the Event Map before arriving
- Establish a meeting point with your group in case you get separated.
- Be aware and report concerns: If you see something concerning, inform someone at the Civic Center Conservancy Information tent.
- Respect others: Celebrate responsibly and be mindful of those around you.
Plan your visit
- Plan your journey to Civic Center Park with Simple Steps Better Air. Walk, bike or scoot to reduce ground-level ozone. Civic Center Park is at the intersection of many downtown Denver biking routes.
- For more information on getting to Civic Center Park, click here.
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The volunteer signup deadline has passed. Thank you for your interest in supporting Dia de los Muertos at Civic Center, and hope to see you at the event!
