For the fifth year, Houston's Sam Houston Park hosted its Día de los Muertos festival, drawing thousands to celebrate Hispanic culture with performances, local food, and art. Ballet Folklorico de Houston entertained attendees, with Edgar Bravo saying, "It’s a really fun dance. It’s a way to express our culture, and really fun having people around you, so you can connect," according to KHOU.
First-time visitor Jonathan Cortez described the experience, “It’s our first time out here. It has amazing food out here. Nice things to see. I mean, it’s pretty awesome.” Event co-chair Laura Murillo noted the festival's growing diversity, saying, "Every year, we see more non-Hispanics, just curious about this and wearing the headgear and the dresses and the face painting," as reported by KHOU.
The Día de los Muertos festival in Houston included a downtown parade with floats and performers, community ofrendas, live performances, local food, a Catrina Contest, and an enactment of La Llorona. The festival’s free activities were open to all and honored the deceased while showcasing Houston’s cultural traditions. CW39 described the festival as "a meaningful cultural anchor, linking personal history, ancestry, and identity." More information is available at www.ddlmusa.com.
