Día de Muertos Week

Día de Muertos Week. October 28 – November 1.
Join Flatiron NoMad Partnership for a week-long Día de Muertos celebration with interactive, family-friendly events throughout the district.

Día de Muertos week

This year, Flatiron NoMad Partnership is expanding their annual one-day Día de Muertos celebration to a full week of happenings! From October 28th to November 1st, join the Partnership for a variety of Día de Muertos events throughout the district, including:

Monday, October 28th, 4-6 pm | Food Sampling
Stop by local Mexican restaurants in the neighborhood for free food samples at participating businesses, Tacombi, Mamazul, and Casa Carmen. While supplies last.

Wednesday, October 30th, 12-3 pm | Family-Friendly Event at Capitol Plaza
Head to the Capitol Plaza for a community Día de Muertos event.

Friday, November 1st, 3-7 pm | Día de Muertos Celebration at Flatiron North Plaza
This year’s Día de Muertos Celebration will include:

  • A curated mix of Mexican folklore performances presented by Calpulli Mexican Dance Company.
  • Our interactive community altar presented in partnership and elaborated by Mano a Mano. Attendees are invited to bring photos and small mementos in honor of their departed loved ones to place at the altar.
  • Receive your Día de Muertos face painting transformation by our on-site make-up artist. Presented by Flatiron NoMad Partnership.
  • Decorate your own sugar skull (Calaverita de Azucar) to take home or to place on the altar. Presented by the Flatiron NoMad Partnership.

ongoing activations

Monday, October 28th – Friday, November 1st | Outdoor Photo Exhibit at 29th Street & Broadway
Stroll along 29th Street & Broadway for an outdoor photo exhibit by Fernando Avila Aguilar featuring photos of Día de Muertos celebrations in Mexico.

Monday, October 28th – Friday, November 1st | Mobile Día de Muertos Experience
A small box activation throughout the district.

FAQs

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For more information and event updates about Día de Muertos Week, please check this page, subscribe to our weekly newsletter, and follow us on social media @flatironny.

Photography Credit: Dave Hashim, Flatiron NoMad Partnership

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