Fri 5–11 p.m.; Sat 10 a.m.–11 p.m.; Sun noon–9 p.m. · Free
Muertos Fest
One of the nation's largest Día de los Muertos festivals, with 80+ handmade altars, processions, music and a mercado.
Hemisfair, 630 Nueva St. · Downtown
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Fri, Oct 23, 7 p.m. · Reserved seats ticketed; free standing-room area from E. Commerce St. to the end of the route
Day of the Dead San Antonio River Parade
Illuminated barges with altars, catrinas and costumed riders float through the heart of the River Walk.
Downtown River Walk · Downtown
Sat and Sun, 10 a.m.–6 p.m. · Free
Día de los Muertos at Historic Market Square
Traditional altars, live music, a marigold giveaway and the Las Monas dance procession (1–2 p.m. both days).
Historic Market Square, 514 W. Commerce St. · Downtown West
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