Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Oakland

For 30 years, the Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival has welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to the vibrant, culturally rich Fruitvale neighborhood for a free, outdoor, family-friendly celebration honoring the Mexican traditions of Día de los Muertos.

Each year, festival attendees enjoy world-class live music, family-friendly games, rides and activities, traditional Latin American artisans, and the breathtaking altares created by community members paying homage to los Muertos.

This year’s festival celebrates 30 years of tradition with the powerful theme “Aquí estamos y no nos vamos” — a declaration of resilience, unity, and cultural pride that continues to define the Fruitvale community.

The 2025 Oakland Día de los Muertos Festival will take place on Sunday, November 2, from 10 AM to 5 PM on International Blvd between Fruitvale Avenue and 42nd Avenue.

Explore this website to learn more about the festival’s rich history and how it continues to honor, uplift, and unite our community through culture, art, and tradition.

Create an Altar
Create an Altar
Eat
Eat
Art & Tradition
Art & Tradition
History
History
DIY Dia
DIY Dia
Poster Gallery
Poster Gallery
Donate
Donate
Volunteer
Volunteer
Sponsors
Sponsors

REAL FRUITVALE

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About Real Fruitvale

Real Fruitvale is a mini-documentary series showcasing stories of resilience and ingenuity of artists and changemakers living in the Fruitvale neighborhood in Oakland, California. Conceptualized by artist and activist Favianna Rodriguez, in collaboration with filmmakers Jeff Arthur and KimberLee Webber of Respire Creative, the project aims to amplify untold stories about one of the most diverse and fascinating communities in Oakland. 

Those who are closest to the pain are also closest to the solutions. This series highlights artists, culture makers, and social change agents who are thriving despite incredible odds and who are transforming their community. Through the stories of five Latinx and Black pillars in the Fruitvale, these short films show the neighborhood’s cultural vibrancy, imaginative problem-solving and ultimately, it’s power. 

Favianna Rodriguez is an interdisciplinary artist, cultural organizer, and political activist raised in the Fruitvale.  See more of Favianna Rodriguez’s art at her website: Favianna.com

Respire Creative is an Oakland production company that specializes in branding through documentary-style filmmaking. See more of Respire Creative’s work on their website: RespireCreative.com