XXVI Day of the Dead Festival 2026 | Living Culture in a Border Region
Save the date!
Join Fundación La Puerta A.C. for the XXVI Day of the Dead Festival in Tecate, Baja California—a celebration of living culture, memory, art, and tradition in our border region. The festivities begin with the traditional procession on October 23 and continue with the main festival on October 31 and November 1 at Parque del Profesor. Free admission.
Living Culture in a Border Region
Fundación La Puerta A.C. invites the community to celebrate the XXVI Day of the Dead Festival, one of Tecate’s most meaningful cultural traditions.
For more than two decades, this celebration has brought together families, artists, organizations, and community members to honor those who came before us and to keep alive the traditions that connect generations.
Under the theme “Living Culture in a Border Region,” the festival celebrates Day of the Dead as intangible cultural heritage, recognizing the importance of preserving and sharing the traditions, stories, artistic expressions, and collective memory that give our region its unique identity.
This year’s celebration will begin with the traditional Day of the Dead Procession on October 23 at Parque Miguel Hidalgo, followed by the main festival on October 31 and November 1 at Parque del Profesor.
Admission to all activities is free.
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Day of the Dead Procession
Date: October 23, 2026
Location: Parque Miguel Hidalgo
City: Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
The traditional procession will once again bring the streets of Tecate to life as the community gathers to celebrate memory, identity, and the cultural expressions surrounding Day of the Dead.
XXVI Day of the Dead Festival
Dates: October 31 – November 1, 2026
Location: Parque del Profesor
City: Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
Admission: Free
The main celebration will take place at Parque del Profesor, bringing the community together for a festival rooted in Mexican tradition, cultural heritage, creativity, and remembrance.
Important Information
- Day of the Dead Procession: October 23, 2026
- Procession venue: Parque Miguel Hidalgo
- Festival: October 31 – November 1, 2026
- Festival venue: Parque del Profesor
- Location: Tecate, Baja California, Mexico
- Admission: Free
- Presented by: Fundación La Puerta A.C.
- Theme: Living Culture in a Border Region
- Cultural recognition: Intangible Cultural Heritage
- Zero-waste event: Visitors are encouraged to bring their own cup, reusable bottle, utensils, and plate.
