Join Pearl for a lively evening honoring Día de los Muertos with music, dance, art, and tradition. Experience a night filled with cultural performances, colorful ofrendas, and a grand procession celebrating life and remembrance.

Hosted by Michael Quintanilla and Erika Prosper, the event features an exciting lineup of entertainment throughout the evening:

Event Schedule

• 5:00–5:10 PM – Welcome Remarks with Emcees Michael Quintanilla and Erika Prosper

• 5:15–6:00 PM – DJ AM Project

• 6:05–7:00 PM – Mariachi Mexica

• 7:00–7:30 PM – Procession with Las Monas (giant puppets), Son Olvidados (nine drummers), and Bomba Bailar (sixteen dancers), traveling from S. Karnes/Newell to Stable Hall and back to Pearl Park

  • (*Cellars driveway will be temporarily blocked during the procession)

• 7:45–8:00 PM – Catrín & Catrina Contest

• 8:05–9:00 PM – Headline Performance by Grupo Volcán

Plus, enjoy children’s art activities hosted by the Consulado de México throughout the event.

🎟️ For an elevated experience, join the ticketed event at Stable Hall Courtyard with La Sociedad Mexicana de Parrilleros (SMP), featuring premium views of the procession from the CIA Pilot Building patio.

Ofrendas & Art Installations | October 31–November 5

Explore beautifully crafted ofrendas, alebrijes, and large-scale installations throughout Pearl by local and international artists:

Pearl Park – Mauro de la Tierra: 2 Alebrijes
Cellars Pavilion – Regina Moya: 4 Catrinas & Otto’s Ofrenda | Martha Martinez: Amor Ofrenda
Pearl Pkwy & Karnes Intersection – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije
Shade Structure (near Boiler House) – Regina Moya: Tzompantli Wall (decorated skulls on ivy wall)
S. Karnes (near Pullman Market) – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije | Chef Johnny Hernandez: 1 Calavera/Skull
Parkito (in front of Cured) – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije | Consulado General de México en San Antonio: Community Ofrenda | Rincon de Alebrije: Children’s art activities hosted by the Consulado de México
Stable Hall Courtyard – Mauro de la Tierra: 1 Alebrije | Chef Johnny Hernandez: 1 Calavera/Skull
Pilot Building (near Stable Hall) – Maria and Manola: Ofrenda | EfedeFroy: Pa’lante Mural | CAST Med / CAST Schools: Ofrenda (by Pearl Water Tank)
Botika Patio – Anthony Quintanilla: Community Altar Installation (three ofrendas inviting the public to hang photos of loved ones)
Karnes & Koehler Intersection – Chef Johnny Hernandez: 1 Calavera/Skull

Large-Scale Public Art Installation

In partnership with the Consulado General de México en San Antonio and the Department of Tourism for the State of Guanajuato, Mexico, witness the creation of a Tapete de Aserrín — a traditional sawdust carpet crafted live by a Guanajuato artist under the Shade Structure.

Dates: November 1–2 (best viewed November 2)

Location: Shade Structure

This event is free and open to the public.

For even more Día de los Muertos celebrations, check out our guide!

Thank you to our event sponsors the Consulado General de Mexico en San Antonio and the Department of Tourism for the State of Guanajuato Mexico; and to our partners the CE Group, Visit San Antonio, Chef Johnny Hernandez, SmART and YWLA, and La Sociedad Mexicana de Parrilleros SM.

We want to extend a huge thank you to our event artists, musicians, and community groups. Special thanks to Martha Martinez-Flores, Larry Servin, Regina Moya, Anthony Quintanilla, Mauro de la Tierra, Manola and Maria, Bomba Bailar, Chef Johnny Hernandez, and Andy Benavides. We also appreciate the student artists from SmART, YWLA, CAST Med, and CAST Schools, as well as Burbank Mariachi, the AM Project, Mariachi Mexica, Las Monas, Son Olvidados, and Volcan. Your contributions have made this event unforgettable!

If you’re interested in sponsoring this event, we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to our Partnerships Manager today!