Día de Los Muertos Fiesta
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Mission Viejo Activities Committee invites you to be part of our Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival! We’ll have live entertainment, traditional folkloric dancing, mariachi bands, delicious food, artisan & cultural vendors. Everyone is invited- all cultures, nationalities & ages. Join us for a fun day of remembering, celebrating & connecting!
Honor the memory of someone special by creating a unique Ofrenda (altar) to share with the community.
Ofrenda/Altar Exhibit Registration:
We’re also looking for local organizations and individuals to join our vibrant parade procession—an opportunity to express your mission, values, and cultural heritage. Interested in joining this year’s Día de los Muertos procession? Please review our participation guidelines to see if it’s the right fit for you.
Parade Participation:
Please contact MVAC if you are interested in participating in the parade by phone at (949)830-7066 or by email at mvac@cityofmissionviejo.org.
Don’t miss our Catrina Costume Contest! Participants will take the main stage to showcase their creative costumes, makeup, and presentation. Let your artistry shine!
Catrina Contest Application:
Community Wellness Partner Application:
Community Wellness Partner Application
OUR SPONSORS
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Title Sponsors
Event Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
In-Kind Sponsors
Thank You, Mission Viejo!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone in the community who came out and participated in our event! Your enthusiasm and support helped make it a huge success, and we couldn’t have done it without you.
📸 Share Your Photos! We’d love to see your moments from the event. Please send your photos to mvac@cityofmissionviejo.org or tag us on social media:
Instagram: @mvactivities
Facebook: Mission Viejo Activities Committee
A special shoutout to all our incredible sponsors for their support—your generosity helped bring this event to life for our community. Thank you for making a difference!
A Huge Thank You to Our Ofrenda Participants!
We are so grateful to everyone who contributed to this year’s Ofrenda displays. Each Ofrenda was a beautiful tribute, bringing tradition, artistry, and community spirit to our event. Thank you for sharing these meaningful and vibrant creations with us all!
🎉 Special Congratulations to Our Winners!
- People’s Choice: Newhart Middle School
- Novice Winner: Moulton Museum
- Artistic Winner: Mission Heritage Medical Group
- Traditional Winner: Tutoring Club
Your creativity and dedication truly made this event memorable. We look forward to seeing even more incredible Ofrendas next year!
Thank You to Our Catrina Contest Participants!
We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who took part in our Catrina Contest. The tradition of La Catrina represents both respect for and celebration of loved ones who have passed, embodying the spirit of Día de los Muertos. This contest is a way to honor that tradition, and each participant brought it to life with incredible attention to detail in their makeup, costumes, and creativity.
🎉 A Big Congratulations to Our First Place Winner: Amber Garcia de Guzman! 🎉
Amber’s stunning look captured the essence of La Catrina and left us all in awe.3