Get ready! Here are the set times for our 29th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival – see you there!
Día de los Muertos 2024: Reflecting & Rejoicing
This year’s Day of the Dead celebration holds special significance as we reflect on the 60-year journey that has defined The Unity Council’s enduring legacy.
In the spirit of Day of the Dead, a vibrant and deeply rooted tradition, we pause to remember loved ones lost, whose memory continues to guide and inspire us. This sacred celebration reminds us of the importance of honoring our ancestors and cherishing the connections that transcend time and space. Their legacy fuels our dedication to fostering unity and impact.
Join us in rejoicing in the countless moments of joy, growth, and coming together in the community that have marked our path. Together, we celebrate the bonds that unite us, and the shared vision guided by our ancestors that propels us forward.
As we come together to reflect and rejoice, let us renew our commitment to our traditions and to serving our community with compassion, strength, and unwavering resolve.
The Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival is a free, outdoor festival that brings over 100,000 people to the vibrant, culturally-rich Fruitvale neighborhood to enjoy world-class live music, family-friendly games, rides and activities, traditional Latin American artisans, and the stunning altar artistic installations created by community members paying homage to los Muertos. The Día de los Muertos Festival was inducted into the U.S. Library of Congress by Congresswoman Barbara Lee as a “Local Legacy.”
Become a Sponsor!
Now in its 29th year, The Día de los Muertos Festival in Oakland is a beloved East Bay tradition with a loyal following both online and off. The free festival brings nearly 100,000 of people each year to the vibrant, culturally rich Fruitvale neighborhood to enjoy world-class live music, traditional Latin American artisans, and the stunning altar artistic installations created by community members paying homage to los Muertos.
Don’t miss the chance to show your brand’s support for this vibrant cultural celebration.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor email development@unitycouncil.org.
Press:
- ABC 7 NEWS: Oakland’s Dia de los Muertos celebration lives on virtually to honor memory of loved ones
- KPFA: The 2020 Election and the Black Vote; Plus: Oakland’s 25th Annual Dia de los Muertos Festival goes virtual
- El Tecolote: Fruitvale artist honors the dead, celebrates life of the community
- East Bay Express: Day of the Dead Lives On In Fruitvale
- Fruitvale Dia De Los Muertos festival honors dead, celebrates life by Ali Tadayon, East Bay Times
- PHOTOS: Thousands Celebrate Dia de los Muertos in Oakland by Tiffany Camhi, KQED
- Fruitvale gears up for Dia de los Muertos by Mark Hedin, East Bay Times
- Fruitvale: The Town’s Gem by Azucena Rasilla, East Bay Express