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Day of the Dead

Day of the Dead

Celebrate and commemorate departed loved ones at this festive event.

Be a Vendor for This Event

Become a Vendor or Showcase Your Altar/Art! Join our event as a Vendor or Showcase Your Altar/Art! Click on the link and apply!

Be a Day of the Dead Vendor

Display Altar/ Art Booth

Make sure to wait for an email from the special events team to confirm your application is accepted.
Questions? Reach out the special events team via email at specialevents@moval.org.

2025 Day of the Dead Celebration

Date: Saturday, November 1, 2025
Time: 6 pm-10 pm
Location: Moreno Valley Civic Amphitheater

For any questions or to participate as an art/craft vendor or display an altar, please email Specialevents@Moval.org

Note: Please beware of potential scammers creating fraudulent vendor applications. The City of Moreno Valley does NOT use Google Forms or PayPal.  Applications are sent via Jotform or directly from a staff with a Moreno Valley email address.  For more information please email specialevents@moval.org

What is the Day of the Dead?

The Day of the Dead (El Dia de Los Muertos), is a holiday celebrated in Latin culture where families commemorate and welcome back the souls of those they have lost. Those honoring the deceased will place offerings on their altars (ofrendas), such as their favorite foods and personal gifts. Music and dance are also used to awaken the souls and reunite families together again. This celebration dates back 3000 years and is continued to be a tradition throughout multiple generations today. Come celebrate your loved ones on The Day of the Dead!

ladies in full costume
Two children in costume
Altar
Performance group on the stage.
Adults and children in costume
Facepainting