Old Town Día de Los Muertos

September 1 - October 27

Old Town, San Diego

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👟Wear comfortable shoes for walking through the historic state park area.

🚗Arrive early as parking lots fill up fast on holiday weekends.

Wooden butterflies inscribed with names of the departed hang at the Plaza de Armas community altar, anchoring Old Town San Diego's multi-week Día de Los Muertos commemoration featuring historic museums, street markets, and a candlelit procession.

Historic museum altars

Street market treasures

Traditional sugar skulls

Candlelit procession

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Location

2829 Juan St, San Diego, CA 92110, USA

Free

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Historic museum altars
Street market treasures
Traditional sugar skulls
Candlelit procession
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