Milwaukee, WI — Mexican Fiesta invites the community to experience a two-day Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration filled with tradition, art, and cultural performances on Friday, November 7, and Saturday, November 8, 2025. The event will take place at the Mexican Fiesta offices, honoring loved ones who have passed through music, dance, storytelling, and ceremony.
The Día de los Muertos celebration is free and open to the public and features a Community Altar available both days from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM, where visitors are welcome to bring a photo or ofrenda to honor their loved ones.
Friday, November 7 Highlights
- 6:30 PM | Ancestral Connection
Honor your loved ones through a traditional, mystical experience led by Prehispanic spiritual guidance. Reconnect with ancestral energy and celebrate memory, love, and legacy. - 7:00 PM | Candlelight & Prehispanic Ceremony
Performed by Macuixochitl and Dance Academy of México. - 7:30 PM | Day of the Dead – Theatrical & Dance Performance
A stunning production directly from Mexico that explores the roots, mysticism, and syncretism of the Day of the Dead through performance, dance, and storytelling. - 8:30 PM | Paint & Sip with Othón Téllez (Pre-registration Required)
Enjoy an evening of creativity with cultural ambassador Othón Téllez (El Inframundo, La Catrina, Día de los Muertos). Includes one drink and paint supplies. $25 per person.
Saturday, November 8 Highlights
- 3:30 PM | Day of the Dead – Theatrical & Dance Performance
An immersive performance brought directly from Mexico. - 5:00 PM | Paint & Pan Dulce with Othón Téllez (Pre-registration Required)
Creative workshop with one drink and supplies included. $25 per person. - 6:00 PM | Charla with Othón Téllez
Join cultural ambassador Othón Téllez for an engaging talk on El Inframundo, La Catrina, and the cultural significance of Día de los Muertos — recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. - 7:00 PM | Candlelight & Prehispanic Ceremony
Presented by Macuixochitl and Dance Academy of México. - 7:30 PM | Day of the Dead – Theatrical & Dance Performance
Closing performance of the weekend.
Event Details:
📅 Friday & Saturday, November 7–8, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Community Altar open both days)
📍 Mexican Fiesta | 2997 S. 20th St. Milwaukee, WI 53215
🎟️ Free & Open to the Public
About the Wisconsin Hispanic Scholarship Foundation, Inc. (WHSF):
The WHSF, organizers of Mexican Fiesta, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting education, culture, and community engagement. Proceeds from Mexican Fiesta events support scholarships for Hispanic students pursuing higher education.
For more information or to register for the Paint & Sip sessions, visit:
🌐 www.mexicanfiesta.org
📧 info@mexicanfiesta.org
📞 414.383.7066
📱 Follow us on social media: @MexicanFiestaWI | @WHSF.WI
NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.
