Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival — Raleigh, NC

📋 Event Details

📍 Venue: Centro Mexican Restaurant / Wilmington Street — 106 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC
📅 Dates: Saturday, October 31, 2026
🕐 Hours: 9am–12pm
🎫 Price: $40–$45 for the 5K; street festival is free
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page

🎃 Local Insight Ratings

Best for: Everyone — a gorgeous cultural celebration of life and remembrance.

💡 Know Before You Go

🎃 Come with respect — this is a meaningful cultural tradition; admire ofrendas without touching them.

🎃 Bring a photo for community altars — many events invite you to add a loved one’s photo to a shared ofrenda.

🎃 Try the pan de muerto — the traditional bread of the dead is a must.

🎃 Evenings are magical — candlelit altars after dark are the most moving (and photogenic).

🎃 Check for workshops — sugar-skull decorating and face-painting sessions fill up early.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival free?
$40–$45 for the 5K; street festival is free. Food and artisan market purchases are extra.

Can anyone attend?
Yes — Día de los Muertos celebrations welcome everyone. Come to honor, learn, and celebrate respectfully.

When is Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival?
Day of the Dead 5K and Street Festival takes place Saturday, October 31, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.