08/18/2026
10th Anniversary of Day of the Dead Festival! Save the dates.
🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 💀🌼
🇲🇽 Ottawa’s Official Day of the Dead Festival celebrates its 10th Anniversary! 🇲🇽
Get ready for Canada’s biggest Day of the Dead celebration, right in the heart of the ByWard Market!
📅 October 31 & November 1, 2026
📍 ByWard Market, Ottawa
🎟️ FREE EVENT — Fun for the whole family!
Experience the colours, flavours, music and customs of this beautiful Mexican celebration, recognized by UNESCO in 2008 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
This special 10th Anniversary edition will feature a special delegation from Oaxaca, Mexico, bringing the authentic spirit and cultural richness of Oaxaca to Ottawa! 🇲🇽❤️
Come celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Mexico with:
🎶 Live Latin Bands
🎺 Mariachi
💃 Mexican Folkloric Ballet
🌼 Traditional Day of the Dead Procession
🎨 Art Exhibitions
🌮 Food Tasting & Food Vendors
🛍️ Artisan Market
🏆 Contests & Prizes
🇲🇽 Special Delegation from Oaxaca, Mexico
✨ And so much more!
Bring your family and friends and join us as we celebrate 10 years of Mexican culture, heritage and community in Ottawa!
📌 SAVE THE DATE — OCTOBER 31 & NOVEMBER 1, 2026
💀🌼 Don’t miss Canada’s biggest Day of the Dead celebration! 🌼💀
ByWard Market Ottawa Tourism Ottawa Festivals Ottawa Citizen CTV Ottawa Morning Live CBC Ottawa CBC/Radio-Canada Revista Mundo en Español Canada