NOTE: This is a 2022 listing. All information listed pertains to 2022 only and does not apply to 2023.

Dia de los Muertos Festival & 5K Run Walk

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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.

NOTE: This is a 2022 listing. All information listed pertains to 2022 only and does not apply to 2023.

2022 Dates & Times

October 29

9am - 3pm

Cost & Discounts

Run $30-35
Free Festival

Location

Forest Home Cemetery & Arboretum
2405 W Forest Home Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53215

Milwaukee County

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Contact

Phone: 414-645-2632

Website: http://www.foresthomecemetery.com

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Amenities

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Gift Shop
  • Restaurant
  • Snack Bar

How to Find Us

Directions

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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