Downtown Fort Lauderdale Day of the Dead Celebration

Saturday,

November

1,

2025

Doors: 4:00 PM

$FREE ADMISSION

All Ages

Downtown Fort Lauderdale Day of the Dead Celebration

Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s Day of the Dead Celebration

📅 Saturday, November 1st

📍 Downtown Fort Lauderdale

💀 FREE | All Ages | Pet Friendly

Get ready for one of South Florida’s most vibrant cultural traditions! Join us as Downtown Fort Lauderdale transforms into a colorful, lively tribute to Día de los Muertos with music, dancing, art, food, and community spirit.

🕯️ PROCESSIONAL The evening kicks off at 6:00 PM sharp at Esplanade Park with our ceremonial Processional. Musicians, dancers, and costumed performers will guide guests on a moving journey through the streets of Fort Lauderdale in celebration of life, love, and memory.

🎶 DAY OF THE DEAD BLOCK PARTY From 4:00–11:00 PM at Backyard (100 SW 3rd Ave), the heart of Downtown comes alive! Presented by Damn Good Hospitality, the Block Party features:

🎭 Skull face painting

🎨 Local craft vendors & artists

🌮 Latin American food trucks

🍹 Bars & specialty drinks

🎵 Live music & dancing all night

Bring your friends, your family, and even your furry companions—this is a community-wide celebration you won’t want to miss!