Join us on Saturday, November 2, 2024, for a Day of the Dead celebration in The Kitchener Market and Downtown Kitchener.
Everything kicks off here at the Market with programming from 9:00am - 2:00pm!
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a...
Join us on Saturday, November 2, 2024, for a Day of the Dead celebration in The Kitchener Market and Downtown Kitchener.
Everything kicks off here at the Market with programming from 9:00am - 2:00pm!
Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) is a celebration of Mexican and Latin American culture where people welcome back the souls of their deceased loved ones. Participate in a cultural parade along King Street East, dance to lively mariachi tunes, savour traditional Mexican treats like pan de muerto and toast, and honour those that have passed with signature drinks and beautifully decorated altars. It’s a celebration for all ages, bursting with colourful costumes, art, food, drink and joyful remembrance.
This free, family-friendly event with performances and activities happening all day (9 a.m. – 10 p.m.) in various locations throughout Downtown Kitchener.
Find out more at www.downtownkitchener.ca
9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Kitchener Market, 300 King Street East)
- Face painting and art activities for kids
- Musical performance with Singer/Songwriter BustaJ
- Performance with DJ IcePink and free dance lessons with TenC
1 p.m. – 2 p.m. (Kitchener Market, 300 King Street East)
- Mayoral welcome
- Storytelling performance and Cultural Parade with Mexican Folk Ballet
2 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Cultural Parade continues along King St East
3 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Vogelsang Green, Queen/Duke St)
- Storytelling performance with Mexican Folk Ballet
- Musical performance with Mariachi Los Amigos
- Food and Artisan Market:
- Face painting and art activities for kids
12 p.m. – 5 p.m. (Speaker’s Corner, King/Benton St)
- Musical performance with Singer/Songwriter BustaJ
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (Goudies Lane, Queen St)
- Performance with DJ IcePink and free dance lessons with TenC
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. (Bobby O'Brien’s/Don Julio's, 125 King St W)
- DJ and free dance lessons
- Musical performance with Mariachi Los Amigos
