City of Edinburg Celebrates Life and Legacy at the 11th Annual:

Los Muertos Bailan Festival

Event runs two days this year

The City of Edinburg Cultural Arts Department invites the community to celebrate the 11th Annual Los Muertos Bailan, a free two-day festival honoring the rich traditions of Día de los Muertos! This year’s celebration will take place October 24-25, 2025, spanning from Edinburg City Hall to the Promenade Park Amphitheater.

Join us in honoring loved ones through vibrant art, music, dance, and cultural expression in this beloved community tradition.

🗓️ Dates: Friday, October 24 & Saturday, October 25, 2025
📍 Location: Promenade Park Amphitheater & surrounding areas, 201 W. McIntyre St., Edinburg, TX
🎟️ Admission: Free & open to the public!
🎠 Kids Zone: Unlimited rides available with a $5 wristband

Parking Map

FEstival Program & Map

🎺 Friday, October 24 - Canta Y No Llores

🕘 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
📍 Edinburg Arts, Culture, and Events Center - 315 W. McIntyre St.

Kick off the festival with Canta Y No Llores, an all-day mariachi celebration highlighting the beauty of traditional music and vocal performance.
The day’s programming includes:

🎤 Mariachi Vocal Masterclass | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
🎶 Mariachi Voice Competition | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
🎸 Mariachi Invitational Showcase | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

🌙 As the sun sets, food and artisan moonlight vendors will fill McIntyre Street, guiding guests toward the Amphitheater for live folklórico performances from 6:00-10:00 PM.

💵 Admission: $10 for the individual event or $25 full-day registration.

💀 Saturday, October 25 - Los Muertos Bailan Festival

🕔 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
📍 Promenade Park Amphitheater & City Hall grounds

Continue the celebration on Saturday evening with a vibrant lineup of live performances, art demonstrations, and family-friendly activities.

✨ Festival Highlights:

🎭 Community Procession | Begins 7:00 PM
Featuring Charros, Dancing Horses, Aztec Dancers, Folklorico groups, City Council members, and Official Catrinas.
🕯️ Community Altar
This year’s altar honors all who have passed in the community
💃 Main Stage Entertainment
Enjoy Misión Colombiana, bringing infectious cumbia beats and lively energy to close out the night.
🧒 Kids Zone & Art Activities
Featuring unlimited carnival rides ($5 wristband), sugar skull decorating, mask-making, and face painting.
✍️ “Remember Me” Walls
Guests can write names or messages in memory of loved ones.

🎶 Live Music Headliner: La Misión Colombiana

The night will come alive with La Misión Colombiana de Roberto Vázquez, performing at 9:30 PM.
Their high-energy cumbia rhythms are sure to get everyone dancing as the festival reaches its grand finale!

📅 Event Details

Friday, October 24
- Canta Y No Llores Mariachi Celebration: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
- Dance Performances: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday, October 25
- Festival Activities: 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Community Procession: Begins 7:00 PM
- Main Stage Performance (La Misión Colombiana): 9:30 PM

📍 Location: Promenade Park Amphitheater & surrounding festival area
🎟️ Admission: Free (some activities require small fees)
📞 Info: (956) 388-8224