Widespread Día de los Muertos Celebrations Engage Communities Across U.S.

Día de los Muertos celebrations are taking place across various U.S. communities, honoring the Mexican tradition of remembering deceased loved ones. In Groveland, Florida, a vibrant event at Lake David Park includes a costume contest, face painting, local food, and a screening of Disney Pixar's "Coco" to capture the holiday's spirit. Atlanta's largest Día de Muertos festival returns to Oakland Cemetery with live music, dance, crafts, authentic Mexican cuisine, and decorated mausoleums serving as colorful altars. Denver's Auraria Campus marked its 15th annual celebration with a community event rooted in Indigenous Mexican culture. Despite some cities scaling back due to immigration enforcement concerns, communities like Hayward continue traditions such as baking pan de muerto and preparing altars that foster cultural unity and remembrance.