The Día de los Muertos Street Festival takes place in Downtown Corpus Christi along Chaparral, Starr, Mesquite, Taylor, and Peoples streets.

Parking

Yes. Attendees can use free Park-N-Ride shuttle service, paid downtown parking, or rideshare to reach the Día de los Muertos Street Festival.

Pick-ups provided by the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority 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 Water & Schatzel

FREE Park -N-Ride Shuttles

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.

Free Admission

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

Yes, there will be live music on four different stages throughout the event. 

L&F Stage

Located at Starr and Chaparral

AEP Texas Stage

Located by the Food Court on Taylor St. 

Food & Drink

Come hungry! Local food vendors will serve festival favorites including tacos, nachos, hamburgers, pizza, barbecue, and more. Beer, seltzers, soft drinks, water, and aguas frescas will also be available. Tables will be available in the food truck area on Taylor Street and 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! You can also purchase official festival merchandise benefitting K Space Contemporary, a non-profit organization that hosts the Dia de los Muertos Festival and facilitates much of the murals in Corpus Christi. 

Yes! Día de los Muertos Street Festival features ofrendas, piñatas, local art, and cultural exhibits throughout the festival.

Ofrendas

• Explore ofrendas created to honor and remember loved ones who have passed, including displays created by members of the Corpus Christi community and local businesses.
• The Community Ofrenda Display is held in the former Ward Building on the 500 block of Chaparral. 

Art

Youth Art Exhibition: Art Exhibition and Competition featuring students in grades 6-12. The 2026 theme is "Leyendas: The Stories of Mexico" and artists explore the rich world of Mexican legends through their own lens. Art is inspired from beloved figures such as La Llorona, El Chupacabra, El Cucuy, and La Lechuza, regional folklore, family stories, local traditions, and contemporary retellings and will be on display from October 14-November 13, 2026. 

Extravagancia de Piñatas: K-12 classrooms create colorful and cultural piñatas to compete for cash awards designated for classroom supplies. These beautiful piñatas will be on display at KSpace Contemporary from October 14 - November 13. Gallery hours are Wednesday - Saturday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday, 12:-00 - 4:00 p.m. 

Yes, the festival is designed for all ages!

Family-Friendly

There are kids' zones with face painting, crafts, and family-friendly entertainment, as well as cultural exhibits and performances suitable for everyone. 

Pet-Friendly

Pets are welcome at the festival as long as they are well-behaved and remain on a leash at all times. However, festival organizers discourage bringing pets unless they are service animals because large crowds and loud music may cause them stress. Pet owners should also clean up after their pets.

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.

K Space Contemporary serves as the festival's central information and assistance location. Visitors can stop by for general festival information, lost and found, or help reporting minor injuries, theft, or other concerns. Police officers will also be onsite throughout the event. In an emergency, call 911.