Celebrate Día de los Muertos in Oakland
31st Annual Día de los Muertos 2026
Theme: “La Lucha Continúa: Aquí estamos y no nos vamos”
We’re proud to celebrate 31 years of honoring life, memory, and community at the Fruitvale Día de los Muertos Festival, taking place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 10 AM to 5 PM in Fruitvale Village. This year’s theme, “La Lucha Continúa: Aquí estamos y no nos vamos“ (The Struggle Continues: We are here and we’re not leaving), builds upon the affirmation we made to our community last year. Rooted in the histories of civil rights, immigrant justice, and community organizing movements, it reflects the ongoing struggle for dignity, belonging, and the right to remain rooted in the places we call home. La lucha continua!
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.
REAL FRUITVALE
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
