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Oakland Dia de los Muertos

Call for Artists: 30th Anniversary Día de los Muertos Poster Contest

The Unity Council is excited to announce that submissions are now open for the 2025 Oakland Día de los Muertos Poster Contest—celebrating the 30th anniversary of one of Oakland’s most cherished cultural traditions.

We invite artists of all backgrounds, whether emerging or established, to submit a design that reflects the spirit of culture, community, and creativity. The winning artwork will be featured as the official poster for this year’s festival.

The winning artist will receive:

  • $1,500 cash prize
  • Exclusive Día de los Muertos Festival swag bag
  • Free 10′ x 10′ altar or vending booth at the festival
  • Featured article on The Unity Council’s website
Submit your design here

Submission deadline: June 15, 2025

Make your mark on a milestone year. We look forward to seeing your creative vision!

Sunday, November 2nd 2025 |10 AM to 5 PM
Fruitvale Village, Oakland

Dia Theme 2025: Aqui Estamos y No Nos Vamos 

Learn more at DiaOakland.com

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 30th 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. 

Do not miss the opportunity to show the Latinx community YOUR brand supports cultura.  

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor email development@unitycouncil.org.

Sponsor Dia

Fruitvale Dia de los Muertos Festival – A Dream For All

Each year The Unity Council organizes the Fruitvale Dia de los Muertos Festival to benefit local artists, small businesses and entrepreneurs, and to celebrate and protect the vibrant Latino culture in Oakland. This free family-friendly event brings over 100,000 people to the Fruitvale neighborhood each year.

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

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