Día de los Muertos Returns to Downtown Chula Vista
Downtown Chula Vista will host its 6th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The free, family-friendly event is organized by the Downtown Chula Vista Association and will bring music, art, food and traditional Día de los Muertos activities to the heart of downtown.
What’s planned
According to the official event page, this year’s celebration will include an Ofrenda Competition, a Catrín & Catrina ensemble contest, live music and dance performances at multiple locations, a car show, children’s crafts, artisan vendors, food, themed photo areas and a community ofrenda.
Visitors are also invited to bring a copy of a photograph of a loved one to add to the Community Altar at Davidson.
Event details
- Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026
- Time: 3 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Location: Downtown Chula Vista / Third Avenue area
- Admission: Free
See the official Downtown Chula Vista Día de los Muertos event page.
Contests are part of this year’s celebration
The Downtown Chula Vista Association is also accepting participants for its Ofrenda Competition and Catrín & Catrina Ensemble Competition. The official event pages include application requirements, deadlines and prize information.
The celebration has become one of Downtown Chula Vista’s signature cultural events and provides another opportunity to visit Third Avenue businesses while participating in a community tradition centered on remembrance and celebration.
Source: Downtown Chula Vista Association. Published October 11, 2026.
