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Dia de los Muertos Festival & 5K Run Walk

Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum

2405 W Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215 (directions)

414-645-2632

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A Day of the Dead Festival & 5K run in Milwaukee's oldest, largest operating cemetery. The run kicks off at 9 am with a winding course past Victorian era funerary monuments. Dogs are welcome, Day of the Dead attire is encouraged and free face painting is available.

Post-run enjoy a traditional Dia de los Muertos celebration with mariachis, dancing, vendors, food trucks, children's arts and crafts, and altars to the dead. Celebrate the cycle of life and death at this free family-friendly festival in the southside of Milwaukee.

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2022 Dates & Times

October 29

9am - 3pm

Price

Run $30-35
Free Festival

Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Gift Shop
  • Restaurant
  • Snack Bar

Location

Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum

2405 W Forest Home Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53215

42.998600 / -87.940830

Enter on the corner of Lincoln Ave and West Forest Home Ave.

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Last Updated

Sept. 3, 2022, 8:39 p.m.

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