Dia de los Muertos - Festival of the Skeletons

The Skeletons Are Coming - The Skeletons Are Coming!

This year marks the 22nd Annual Dia de los Muertos - Festival of the Skeletons, the Village of the Arts biggest community event of the year!

Join us for a FREE two-day celebration on Friday, November 6th from 6–9:00pm, when live music, food vendors, and fun light up the Village after dark — and again on Saturday, November 7th from 11am–4pm.

Honoring Frida Kahlo:

This year, we’re celebrating the color, creativity, and unmistakable spirit of Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico’s most celebrated artists, with a special tribute at our main Community Village Shrine.

What to Expect:

• Food trucks and strolling music throughout the Village
• Pop-up vendors and one of a kind art
• Family fun all weekend long
• Shrines and altars displayed inside galleries, plus a Community Shrine and Memory Wall, open for everyone to honor their own loved ones
• FREE festival goodies for our first 300 guests!

Dress in your favorite Día de los Muertos attire and join us for this colorful celebration of life, remembrance, and community. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Location:

Village of the Arts

1227 12th Ave West, Bradenton, Fl

Parking:

Free street parking is available throughout the Village, with additional parking at the empty lot on 13th Ave and 12th St