Dia de los Muertos Street Festival

The festival is held in Downtown Corpus Christi on Chaparral, Starr, Mesquite, Taylor, and Peoples Streets. See map below for more details:

Parking

Attendees are encouraged to use the free shuttle services or utilize rideshare options. Several adjacent streets are "No Parking" zones during the festival. 

Pick-ups are available on Leopard St. from the parking lots at City Hall, County Courthouse, or the Sandollar Parking Lot at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi. You will be dropped off at the festival at Starr and Upper Broadway. 

Paid Downtown Parking is available in multiple areas downtown:

• Garage at Schatzel & Chaparral
• Lot at Mesquite & Lomax
• Lot at Water & Schatzel

Shuttles

FREE Park-N-Ride shuttles will be provided by Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority from 2:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m..

• From City Hall and County Courthouse parking lots - catch the bus on Leopard St.
• From the Sandollar Parking Lot at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi.

Drop off is in the center of the festival at the Dia de los Muertos Mural on Starr and Upper Broadway in Downtown Corpus Christi.

Road Closures 

• Twigg St. and North Port Avenue/Nueces Bay exits from 5:00 on Saturday, October 26 to 7:00 AM on Sunday, October 27.
• Parking restrictions along Lower Broadway, Water Street, Schatzell St., and Mesquite St. from 7:00 AM, Saturday, October 26.
• Street closures along Lower Broadway, Chaparral St., Starr St., Mesquite St., Taylor St., and People's St.
• Motorists traveling along the eastbound Martin Luther King Frontage Rd. are advised to use Port Ave. to access downtown.
• Motorists traveling along Southbound US 181 are advised to take the Up River Rd. exit and turnaround to access downtown via eastbound IH 37.
• Motorists traveling northbound SH286 can access the Agnes St. exit to access downtown. 

Free Admission

The festival is free to attend, but you have the option to purchase tickets to the VIP Party for extra fun.

VIP Party

• Exclusive access to the 21+ VIP party and private patio with a great view of the main stage
• Three (3) complimentary drink tickets (margaritas, wine, and beer)
• Two (2) taco plate tickets (2 tacos, 2 sides) catered by Buen Provecho.
• Food service 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Unlimited trips to the H-E-B Nacho Bar from 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

VIP Party location: 623 N Chaparral St

Food & Drink

There will be 25 local vendors serving food onsite ranging from tacos and nachos to hamburgers, pizza, and barbecue. Picnic tables are available in the parking lot by the Ritz Stage and in La Retama Park. Beer, seltzers, soft drinks, water, and lemonade may be purchased at festival bars. Outdoor bars will be accepting both cash and credit card payments. Please get in the appropriate line and have your ID ready. The main food truck court will be on Taylor St. with additional trucks at La Retama Park. 

Shopping

There will be over 100 local vendors selling hand crafted jewelry, arts and crafts, flower crowns, face painting experiences, sweet treats, and more! 

Yes!

Ofrendas

• The Walk of Remembrance Ofrenda Display is created by community members and youth groups and will be on display at The Ward Building, at the corner of People's St. and Chaparral St., including an elaborate community ofrenda honoring deceased Coastal Bend residents and a tribute area where visitors may honor loved ones. 
• Participate in the downtown walking ofrenda tour of local businesses that have curated ofrenda displays to honor loved ones. 

Art

• Extravagancia de Piñatas: an exhibit of piñatas designed by K-12 groups after local teachers were challenged to create an alebrijes themed piñata with their kids. This exhibition is hosted by K Space Contemporary. 
• Hecho a Mano Art Expo and kids’ activities in The Ward Building, art exhibitions, and demonstrations. Students from Texas A&M -Corpus Christi and Del Mar College demonstrate various art processes, display architectural designs, and perform at the event. 
• Browse cultural art throughout the festival, including art you can purchase from local vendors! 

Dance the night away to live music on four different stages!

L & F MAIN STAGE

located at Starr and Chaparral

Yes, the festival is designed for all ages! There are kids' zones with face painting, crafts, and family-friendly entertainment, as well as cultural exhibits and performances suitable for everyone. Pets are allowed in outdoor areas but must be on a leash at all times. We encourage pet owners to ensure their pets are comfortable with large crowds and loud music.

Yes! Attendees are encouraged to wear traditional Día de los Muertos attire, including sugar skull (Catrina) makeup, floral headbands, and vibrant clothing. Show off your festive spirit, though it’s not mandatory!

Prohibited Items

• Ice Chests are prohibited by city ordinance and TABC licensing
• Alcoholic beverages (unless purchased and consumed on festival grounds)​

Alcoholic beverages may not be taken outside of the festival zone. Please dispose of them before you exit.