Día de los Muertos

Sunday, November 2
4 – 7 pm

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday where families and friends gather to celebrate, remember and prepare special foods in honor of those who are no longer living. Families will enjoy hands-on art activities, artist demos, vendors and more. Expect cultural performances and music by Houston’s own Nick Gaitan playing Tejas Roots Music (boleros, Tex Mex and Chicano Soul).

Discovery Green has commissioned Houston artist Angel Quesada to build a community ofrenda, or altar, to help visitors remember their loved ones during Día de los Muertos. Visitors are invited to place images or recuerdos of their loved ones on the community altar. (Copies of photos only. Please do not bring anything irreplaceable.

Join us for an unforgettable night of music, memory, and tribute as we honor the soul of Houston through its rich musical traditions and vibrant cultural legacy. This musical ofrenda celebrates the city’s historic Wards and the rhythms born from them—reinforcing Houston’s role as a cultural beacon of the Gulf Coast.

For the first time ever, Discovery Green will host a Catrina and Catrin Contest! Registration required. More details coming soon.

Live Music Performance by Nick Gaitan & His Band

The evening’s live performance will be led by Nick Gaitan and his ensemble, performing in his signature Tejas Roots style—a soulful fusion of Gulf Coast genres that echo the cultural tapestry of Texas. The set will feature traditional songs associated with Día de los Muertos, as well as heartfelt tributes to the legendary artists who helped shape Houston’s musical identity.

Honorees include:
Flaco Jiminez
Lightnin’ Hopkins
Clifton Chenier
Lydia Mendoza
Johnny Nash
Fito Olivares
Evelyn Johnson

Plus other pioneering women and men that were the trailblazing voices in Blues, R&B, Tejano, and Chicano Soul

Event Schedule
3:00 PM – Latin Market opens with curated vendors and mouthwatering food from Houston’s best!
4:00 PM – Sacred Procession led by Danza Azteca and the Catrin y Catrinas.
4:30 PM – DJ Mexican Blackbird will take us on a vinyl journey del corazón honoring the spirits of Latino legends.
5:00 PM – Artist Angel Quesada shares the story of the ofrenda and community adds to the altar.
5:30 PM – Performance by the Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus at the Hess Deck followed by La Catrina Monarca by artist Geraldina Interiano Wise.
6:00 PM – La Musical Ofrenda: A tribute to Texas musical legends, led by Nick Gaitán, The Mighty Orq and a surprise showcase of special guests!
7:00 PM – Event ends.

En Español

Día e los Muertos es una festividad mexicana, donde los amigos y las familias se reúnen para celebrar, recordar y preparar comida en honor de los que ya no estan con nosotros. Familias pueden disfrutar una noche de actividades, artistas, vendedores y mucho mas. Vamos a tener musica de Nick Gaitan, un musico famoso de Houston.

Discovery Green encargó a Angel Quesda, un artista de Houston para construir una ofrenda para la comunidad, para que visitants pueden recorder sus queridos durante Día de los Muertos. Visitantes estan invitado a poner sus copias de fotos o recuerdos en la ofrenda

Vengan y disfrutan una noche inolvidable de música, recuerdos y tributo mientras honoramos el alma de Houston. Esta ofrenda musical celebra los barrios históricos de la ciudad y los ritmos que nacieron de ellos.

Para la primera vez Discovery Green va tener un concurso de Catrinas y Catrines. Es necesario registrarse. Mas detalles pronto.

La presentación de Nick Gaitan y su grupo va usar su estilo Tejas Roots. El set va incluir canciones tradicionales acerca de Día de los Muertos y artistas de Houston que ayudaron a dar forma a la identidad de musica en Houston.

Musica como la de:
Flaco Jiminez
Lightnin’ Hopkins
Clifton Chenier
Lydia Mendoza
Johnny Nash
Fito Olivares
Evelyn Johnson

El evento
3:00 PM – Mercado Latino abre con comida, recuerdos y much mas.
4:00 PM – Una presentación con Danza Azteca and the Catrin y Catrinas.
4:30 PM – DJ Mexican Blackbird nos lleva en una viaje del corazón para rcordar los musica leyendas latinos.
5:00 PM – Artist Angel Quesada comparte su historia de la ofrenda y invita a la gente que traigan sus recuerdos.
5:30 PM –Una presentación de Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus seguido con la La Catrina Monarca de artista Geraldina Interiano Wise.
6:00 PM – La Musical Ofrenda: A tribute to Texas musical legends, led by Nick Gaitán, The Mighty Orq and a surprise showcase of special guests!
7:00 PM – Evento se termina.