Back to All Events

Day of the Dead

  • Chisholm Street Pocket Park 115 West Chisholm Street Alpena, Michigan, 49707 United States (map)

You are invited to join us at our 3rd annual Dia de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 5-9 pm!

5 pm: Festivities Begins (Center Alley, behind Mango’s Tequila Bar)

Catrina Costume Contest
Face painting for kids & adults
Ofrendas on display in the Center Alley & Pocket Park

5 pm: Catrina Costume Contest

Catrina Costume Contest judging takes place at 5 pm. Check in with organizers behind the back entrance to Mango’s at 5:00 pm with judging shortly thereafter. Awards for best group, best individual, and best kids.

  • Best Group (2 or more)- $250 Mango’s gift certificate & $250 Downtown Dollars

  • Best Individual- $100 Mango’s gift certificate & $100 Downtown Dollars

  • Best Kids Costume- $50 Mango’s gift certificate & $50 Downtown Dollars

5 – 9 pm: Live Music from Mariachi Jalisco de Detroit

Live mariachi music to follow until 9 pm (in case of inclement weather, band will move inside Mango’s)

Previous
Previous
October 31

Northeast Michigan Regional Farm Market

Next
Next
November 5

Connecting Women: Nov 2026 Financial Wellness in Every Season of Life