Destined to become the premier Day of the Dead event in San Diego County, Old Town San Diego's Día de los Muertos, is designed to celebrate the history, culture, and heritage of the region. Old Town's legacy of being predominantly Mexican, Spanish, Native American, and a general melting pot, makes it the best site in San Diego to hold this special and beloved celebration. Remember the Old Town San Diego's Día de los Muertos is all about the history, culture, and heritage of the holiday. Please note it is not a street fair.

This event is to celebrate the unity of life and death, considered by many to be the most important holiday of the year in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Día de los Muertos is the time once a year, when the spirits of loved ones who have died, return to earth to celebrate this holiday with friends and family.

And, did you know that the Day of the Dead is not only a Latino tradition? These countries also observe a Day of the Dead: Portugal, Spain, Philippines, Italy, France, Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Croatia, Austria and Germany!