Day of the Dead
November 1 and 2, 2025 • 12 - 5 pm
St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery
131 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003
2005 - 2025- Celebrating 20 years at St. Mark's
Join Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders for a vibrant, heartfelt celebration of Día de Muertos—a cherished tradition honoring our ancestors and loved ones who have passed. Experience:
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Community altar (bring copies of photos, notes, or letters!)
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Live musical performances
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Hands-on workshops for all ages
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Mexican folk art market
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Delicious Mexican food on sale
This free, outdoor event welcomes everyone to participate in a beautiful cultural experience filled with color, memory, and joy. Rain or shine!
Naming the Lost Memorials
As part of our Día de Muertos celebration, Naming The Lost Memorials, Mano a Mano, City Lore, and Great Small Works, with support from the Mellon Foundation, will display COVID Memorial on the fence of St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery featuring artwork by community partners.
Day of the Dead | Día de Muertos, 2024 Photo by Erik McGregor
Día de Muertos, 2022
The bread of the dead or pan de muerto.
Day of the Dead | Día de Muertos, 2024 Photo by Erik McGregor
Our past Day of the Dead celebrations.
About the Day of the Dead
The Day of the Dead is a beloved Mexican tradition celebrated since pre-Hispanic times. During this time, families welcome the souls of their departed loved ones. Día de Muertos can last for a week and includes building Ofrendas, also called altars adorned with marigolds, copal incense, foods, pan de muertos bread, candles, sugar skulls, photos, and mementos to honor the deceased.
Learn more about the history of the Day of the Dead and find answers to some frequently asked questions.
The Mano a Mano's Day of the Dead at St. Mark's is outdoors, rain or shine. The scheduled activities are subject to change or cancellation if there are strong wind gusts, hail, or snow. For updates during the event, follow us on X at @MexCulture.
Thank you to our funders and partners
We want to thank our funders and partners for their support.
Funding for the Day of the Dead is provided, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council, by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Additional support is provided by our partners Copalli Mexican Folk Art, Naming the Lost Memorials, CityLore, Great Small Works, and St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.