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Oakland Dia de los Muertos

Voting Has Closed—Winner to Be Announced July 11th!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the People’s Choice Poster voting for the 30th Anniversary of Oakland’s Día de los Muertos Festival!

We received an incredible response from the community, and your votes helped shape this year’s celebration of the powerful theme: “Aquí Estamos y No Nos Vamos.”

The winning design will be announced on July 11th and featured throughout the 2025 festival, as well as across The Unity Council’s platforms.

Stay tuned—and thank you for being part of this community-driven tradition!

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 2025Download

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.

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