The multi-day holiday known as Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) involves family and friends gathering to pay respects and remember friends and family members who have died.
Ancestral celebrations
The tradition originated in Mexico and other pre-Columbian societies. Cultural traditions of Mesoamerica connected with the holiday include honoring the deceased with food, dance, music, crafts, prayers, and Aztec marigold flowers to mark the remembrance of loved ones.
Here is a list of some of the popular Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations countywide:
Doral Yard
Festivities for the annual Día de los Muertos Ancestral Celebration at Doral Yard is Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 6 to 10 p.m. General admission is free; there is a $12.51 fee for some activities, like the Sugar Skull Station and Calavera Face Painting. Get e-tickets on eventbrite.
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The Doral Yard, 8455 NW 53rd St., suite 106, Doral. 305-744-5038. Located at the corner of Main Street and Paseo in downtown Doral.
CityPlace Doral
The main Day of the Dead event at CityPlace will be on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, from 6 to 9 p.m., where children and families can enjoy face painting, food sampling from local restaurants and a processional with performances by folkloric dancers, stilt walkers, mariachis, costumed characters, night market and more. Admission is free.
CityPlace Doral is at 8300 NW 36th St, Doral, FL 33166
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