Austin’s Viva La Vida Festival and Parade — a tradition held for 41 years — is coming up on Saturday, Oct. 26.
The city’s largest and longest-running celebration of Día de los Muertos, a holiday which honors loved ones who have passed, is free to the public. The festivities will be held from 12 to 6 p.m. at Congress Avenue and 4th Street.
The celebration will begin with a parade around down 6th Street from Red River Street to Congress Avenue. Expect an appearance in the procession from Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent god dating back to the Olmec period.
Afterward, guests can enjoy a low-rider exhibition, art activities, vendor booths, performances from Aztec dancers and Ballet Folklorico, a costume contest, and live music.
If you’re not attending the celebration, expect road closures around the parade route starting at 5 a.m.
