IAJE Dia De Los Muertos

Join IAJE on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m.–6:30 p.m. for our 2026 Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) Community Altar Event at 406 W. Fortification St. in Jackson.

Día de los Muertos is a multi-day tradition celebrated from Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, with roots in ancient Mesoamerican traditions. Rather than a time solely for mourning, families honor deceased loved ones and welcome their memory through altars, photographs, food, flowers, art and gathering.

IAJE is bringing Black, Brown and diverse immigrant communities together for a day of remembrance, culture and community. This is a sacred space for love, fellowship, grieving, rejoicing and celebrating together while sharing our cultures.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

• 10 a.m. — Morning Refreshments + Training: Coffee, donuts and Promotoras training session
• 11:30 a.m. — Documentary Screening: Screening and introduction of The Blueprint
• 1 p.m. — Lunch: Lunch provided for attendees
• 2 p.m. — Día de los Muertos Celebration Begins
• 3 p.m. — Open Mic: Open Mic Contest — $500 first-place prize
• 4 p.m. — Intermission
• 4:30 p.m. — Catrina Contest: Showcase and voting — $500 first-place prize
• 5:30 p.m. — Art Contest: Showcase and voting — $500 first-place prize
• 6 p.m. — Event Closing

Throughout the celebration, guests can also experience our community altar honoring loved ones and ancestors, local vendors and community businesses, art, music, cultural performances, food, fellowship and more.

GET INVOLVED

Artists, performers, volunteers, families, altar participants, contest participants, community partners and vendors are invited to help bring the celebration to life. There is no vendor fee.

Community Participation Interest Form:https://forms.gle/fS1i69Bx1maub7Hv9

KULTURAL KONNECTIONS (K2)

Leading up to Oct. 31, join IAJE for K2, weekly community art sessions open to all ages. October sessions will focus on creating art for the community altar and decorating masks for Día de los Muertos.

Thursdays | 5:30–7:30 p.m.406 W. Fortification St., Jackson, MS

Come remember, create and celebrate in community with us.