Día de los Muertos Unity Walk & Celebration of Life

Día de los Muertos Unity Walk & Celebration of Life

​Join Sarah’s House SA for a historic, citywide celebration of unity, remembrance, and community action!

​The Día de los Muertos Unity Walk brings together families, non-profits, walking groups, dance teams, local businesses, and community leaders from every corner of San Antonio. Together, we walk to honor our past loved ones (including our beloved pets!) and stand up for positive change across our city.

​How It Works: Choose Your Marching Path!

​Participants will gather at one of four color-coded starting locations across San Antonio and march together toward Main Plaza / City Hall for a grand convergence:

• ​🟡 North Route (Yellow/Gold): Starts at Travis Park (301 E. Travis St) | Step-off: 7:08 PM
• ​🔴 South Route (Red): Starts at Commander’s House (622 S. Flores St) | Step-off: 7:00 PM
• ​🟠 East Route (Orange): Starts at Carver Community Cultural Center (226 N. Hackberry) | Step-off: 6:45 PM
• ​🟣 West Route (Purple): Starts at Milam Park (501 W. Commerce St) | Step-off: 7:05 PM

​Event Highlights & Schedule

• ​6:15 PM – Check-In & Staging: Meet at your route's starting park to get your route colors, connect with your group, and prepare for step-off.
• ​7:20 PM – Grand Convergence: All four paths arrive together at Main Plaza!
• ​7:30 PM – Synchronized Flash Mob: Led by SMASH Dance, we will unite the plaza in a joyful, high-energy dance performance.
• ​7:45 PM – 9:00 PM – Remembrance & Altar Display: Candle lighting ceremony, guest speakers, and a community altar where you can place photos, mementos, or tributes for loved ones and pets.

​Things to Know

• ​Age Info: All ages welcome! This is a family-friendly community event. Children, youth groups, seniors, and strollers are highly encouraged to participate.
• ​What to Bring: Photos, posters, or small mementos of loved ones or pets to place on the community altar. Battery-operated candles will be available for a donation.
• ​Custom Event T-Shirts & Banners: Local groups and teams can order matching route-colored t-shirts and custom banners through our vendor partner to represent your group in full color!
• ​Parking Info: Downtown parking is available near Main Plaza at the San Fernando Garage and City Tower Garage. Street meter parking downtown is free after 5:00 PM. Parking is also available near each starting park location.
• ​Accessibility: All four walking paths follow standard ADA-compliant sidewalks with curb ramps. Main Plaza is fully wheelchair accessible.

• ​Challenge to Local Groups & Teams: Bring your signs, banners, and team spirit! Stand up for what you believe in, show your "why," and walk for unity in San Antonio.