# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Opening Festivities of the Day of the Dead 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00)
- **Event Description**: Dear Community,

As part of the Seattle Catrinas Festival 2026, you and your family are cordially invited to a free art exposition celebrating the Day of the Dead in Seattle.


From October 4 through October 29, 2026, the Seattle Catrinas Festival, with the support of the Downtown Seattle Association, will present an Art Heritage Exhibition titled "Giant Art - Day of the Dead Art Exposition."


- Opening Day: Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM
- Exposition Dates: October 4, 2024 – October 29, 2026. Free and open to the public.
- Location: Westlake Park, Downtown Seattle. 401 Pine St. Seattle, WA. 98101.


Opening Day Program (Sunday, October 4):


- 1:00 PM: Catrina face painting begins. Food and craft vendors.
- 2:00 PM: Nahui Ollin Aztec dancers ceremony and performance
- 2:30 PM: Baile Folklore Colibrí performance
- 3:00 PM: Brief speech on the history of Día de los Muertos
- 3:15 PM: Ribbon-cutting ceremony followed by a concert by Mariachi Mi Tierra.
- 4:30 PM: Event concludes

Following this opening event, the Seattle Catrinas Festival will continue on October 31  & November 1 (1:00 PM – 9:00 PM) at Town Hall Seattle, located at 1119 8th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101.

For more information please visit www.seattlecatrinasfestival.com (https://www.seattlecatrinasfestival.com).

Sincerely,

Carlos Alvarado
CEO & Founder
Seattle Catrinas Festival
206-786-3237
www.seattlecatrinasfestival.com (https://www.seattlecatrinasfestival.com)
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/free-opening-festivities-of-the-day-of-the-dead-2026/200029681178919
- **Event Categories**: art, festivals, concerts, music, exhibitions, fine-arts, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 105

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Seattle
- **state**: WA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Westlake Park
- **lat**: 47.6112
- **long**: -122.33711
- **full address**: Westlake Park, 401 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101-3664, United States

## Event gallery

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  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/cbef07ab4c9b6b58a03b11a8b886f71abcd4ce2a3dfc0375ae001e58e2101ad2-rimg-w832-h1060-dc464648-gmir?v=1775078706

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free Opening Festivities of the Day of the Dead 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Free Opening Festivities of the Day of the Dead 2026 takes place on Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Westlake Park, 401 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101-3664, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free Opening Festivities of the Day of the Dead 2026?
  - **A:** Free Opening Festivities of the Day of the Dead 2026 is organized by Seattle Catrinas Festival.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Free Opening Festivities of the Day of the Dead 2026 is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Seattle, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 100+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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