Noche de Altares — Santa Ana, CA

Noche de Altares — Event Details

📍 Venue: 4th Street between Ross and Broadway — 4th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
📅 Dates: Saturday, November 7, 2026
🕐 Hours: 12:00 PM-9:00 PM
🎫 Price: 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

🎃 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.

🎃 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.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noche de Altares free?
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 Noche de Altares?
Noche de Altares takes place Saturday, November 7, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.