Día de los Muertos is a beautiful tradition that brings the community together to celebrate life and honor those who have passed. The day will include a procession through the village, altars, offerings, and a bonfire finale. There will also be over 40 pop-up vendors, food trucks, face painting, a DJ, and live music. Whether you’re new to the tradition or a regular participant, we welcome you to get involved in this unique and heartfelt event.

Key Event Schedule:

• 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Face painting (Vendor Area at Plaza Rd. and Burruel)

• 11 a.m.: Procession begins (Tubac Presidio Historic State Park)

• 12:15 p.m.: Grand finale with the burning of intentions (K Newby Gallery Sculpture Garden)

• 2 p.m.: Catrina Contest (Vendor Area at Plaza Rd. and Burruel)

• 12-3 p.m.: Live music by Martín Marquez (Vendor Area at Plaza Rd. and Burruel)

• 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.: Vendors and Food Trucks (Vendor Area at Plaza Rd. and Burruel)

Additionally, there will be self guided tours of altars throughout the village, a jewelry show, special events at Wisdom’s Café, and plenty of pop-up vendors and food trucks to enjoy throughout the day.

Santa Cruz County Day of the Dead Altar Tour:

A separate but concurrent event, the Santa Cruz County Day of the Dead Altar Tour, will be held from November 1st to 5th. If you would like your business to be included in the Altar Tour, there is a $35 fee paid to the Nogales Chamber of Commerce. The Altar Tour will feature altars in locations throughout the county, and participating businesses will be listed on a map that guides visitors to view ofrendas in Tubac and beyond. Maps for the tour will be available at the Nogales Chamber of Commerce booth, located at the entrance to Plaza Road in Tubac during the event. Ofrendas will be on display in various locations. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of Tubac’s rich cultural celebration and the broader Altar Tour across Santa Cruz County!