Day of the Dead
October 25 - 27, 2024 • 12 - 5 pm
St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery
131 E 10th St, New York, NY 10003
Celebrating 20 years of the Day of the Dead
Join Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture Without Borders in New York City to celebrate the Day of the Dead with art-making, live music, and a craft market. Día de Muertos is a special time to honor and remember our ancestors and family members who have passed away. Join us in creating a beautiful Ofrenda (Altar) by bringing copies of photographs, notes, and letters to honor, remember, and cherish their memories.
Ofrenda 2021 Picture by Mari Uchida
Sugar skulls traditionally bear a person's name on the forehead. Picture by Nicky Conti
The bread of the dead or pan de muerto.
Ofrenda 2021 Picture by Mari Uchida
Our past Day of the Dead celebrations.
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 a Covid-19 memorial on the fence of St. Mark's Church-in-the-Bowery featuring artwork by community partners.
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 would like 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 Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Additional support is provided by our partners Copalli Mexican Folk Ar, Naming the Lost Memorials, CityLore, Great Small Works, and St. Mark's Church in-the-Bowery.