🎉 Día de los Muertos Week in Downtown Highland Park
🗓 October 25 – November 2, 2025
📍 Downtown Highland Park, IL
Join us for the 2nd Annual DDM Week, a vibrant celebration of life, memory, and community inspired by the Mexican tradition of Día de los Muertos.
🌼 Opening Celebration — Free & Family-Friendly
📅 Saturday, October 25 | 🕒 3–5 PM
📍 Memorial Park Gazebo (405 Prospect Ave)
✨ Featuring a large-scale community Ofrenda designed by local artist Jessica Rivero, cultural performances, live music, art, and themed installations throughout town filled with marigolds, skulls, and symbols of remembrance.
🎟 Get the Full Experience!
Unlock exclusive events all week long with the DDM Experience Pass — only $35 this weekend!
Price increases to $45 next week, so don’t wait!
Your pass includes:
Tequila, mezcal & wine tastings
Pan de muerto baking demos
Calaverita ceramic ornament workshops
Drumming journey & altar workshop
Creative writing sessions, cultural crafts & more
💫 Bonus: Enjoy additional DDM-inspired specials all week long — themed drinks, clases, custom menus, and unique offers at participating businesses across town.
👑 Tarde de Catrinas – Fashion Show & Contest
📅 Sunday, November 2 | 🕒 3–5 PM
🎟 VIP Access included with the Experience Pass
✨ Step into tradition. Register your Catrina or come witness this stunning parade of memory, art, and heritage.
🎭 Partners, sponsors & supporters:
The Art Center, Highwood Library, Park District of Highland Park, Baird & Warner, PiXca, Soulshine Boutique, Freestyle Ceramics, Tamales Restaurant, Wayfarer Theaters, Lynfred Winery, Diana Gran Portraits, Fur Fusion, Yoga6, Secret World Books, Indus Progressive Indian, The Merchant, Mil Colibris, The ATELIER by elliestyled, and more!
💬 “Día de los Muertos is a celebration for all,” says Diana Gran. “It’s beautiful to see our community unite to honor tradition and memory.”
✅ Free Opening Celebration
🎟 Experience Passes available now: linktr.ee/ddmweekhp
👉 Celebrate life, honor memory, and join the journey — all are welcome!
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