Oklahoma City’s Festival de Vida y Muerte returns to Scissortail Park Sunday, Nov. 1, for its seventh annual celebration of Día de Muertos.
The free, family-friendly festival runs from noon to 8 p.m. and will feature live music, dance, art, food, community ofrendas and activities celebrating Mexican and Latino culture while honoring loved ones who have died.
More than 15,000 people attended the festival in 2025, making it one of Oklahoma City’s largest cultural celebrations.
This year’s festival will include community altar exhibitions, a Catrina costume contest, a Catrina and Alebrije Pet Parade, folkloric dance and musical performances, children’s activities, food trucks and El Mercado, featuring local artisans, clothing, pottery and other goods.
A featured guest this year is Oaxaca, Mexico, artisan Margarito Melchor, known for creating colorful alebrijes. Festivalgoers will be able to see his work and learn about the traditional process of carving copal wood and hand-painting the imaginative figures.
Mariachi Los Caporales of San Antonio will also return to perform, joining other local and visiting musicians and dancers throughout the day.
The festival provides space for Latino artists, small businesses, food vendors and artisans to showcase their work and connect with the community.
“The Festival de Vida y Muerte is a wonderful event for Oklahoma City and provides an opportunity for people of all backgrounds to experience our city’s diverse culture,” Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt said.
The 7th Annual OKC Festival de Vida y Muerte, presented by Supermercados Morelos, will be held from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, at Scissortail Park in downtown Oklahoma City.
Admission is free.