OCT 31-NOV 2, 2025
BYWARD MARKET, OTTAWA, ON, CANADA
​Saturday, November 1st
11am to 8:30pm - Free Event!
12:00pm
12:05pm
Welcoming remarks
Location: Main stage (corner of ByWard Market Square and York Streets, ByWard Market)
12:10pm
1:10pm
Musical presentation of the Mariachi Band "Los Paisanos" and Flora Flores.
Location: Main stage (corner of ByWard Market Square and York Streets, ByWard Market)
1:15pm
2:15pm
A special presentation by the Folkloric Ballet of the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas, accompanied by live musicians, featuring traditional dances from the state of Tamaulipas. This marks their debut performance in Canada.
Location: Main stage (corner of ByWard Market Square and York Streets, ByWard Market)
2:30pm
2:45pm
Cultural Spotlight Segment. A way to learn how cultures around the world honour and remember their departed loved ones. That’s why The Day of the Dead Festival is honoured to count on the presence of the dance group Héritage Colombien, who will share with us Colombia's Death Rituals
Location: Main stage (corner of ByWard Market Square and York Streets, ByWard Market)
3:00pm
4:00pm
Day of the Dead Procession. Wear your best Catrin & Catrina costumes and be part of the celebration. The route will begin at the corner of William Street and George Street with the participation of Mexxi-Arts giant characters as well as the amazing “Thunderous Drums of the North East of Brazil”.
4:00pm
4:30pm
Get ready to experience the irresistible energy of the Thunderous Drums of Northeast Brazil in a spectacular concert by Maracatuque!
4:45pm
5:30pm
6:30
Feel the rhythm! Join José Sandoval and Salsa Force as they showcase an electrifying salsa dance and guide you through a salsa workshop. No experience needed everyone’s invited!
5:30pm
6:00pm0
Put your dance moves to the test at the Day of the Dead Dance Competition! Show off your skills and win awesome prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Don’t miss out let’s dance the night away! Fun for all ages and skill levels!
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6:00pm
8:30pm
Rattle Your Bones Dance Party!
Join us for a night of colorful costumes, lively Latin beats, and the unforgettable sounds of Caribbean Latin Roots Band. Dance like nobody’s watching even the spirits will be grooving!
8:30pm
End of programm
ALL DAY
Free Children's Zone activities, located at EQ3 Plaza and ByWard Market Square Street in the corner of ByWard Market Square and George Street in the ByWard Market:
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Piñata workshop
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Colour your world: Learn about the Day of the Dead tradition through colouring
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Sugar skull masks
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Paint your owns Day of the Dead tote bag
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Carnival games
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Free face painting from 12:00 to 6:00 pm
12:00pm
6:00pm
11:30am
8:30 pm
Enjoy and explore our artisan market, fascinating art exhibitions and delicious traditional Mexican food throughout the entire day on William Street and York Street in the ByWard Market Street.
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*Scheduling is subject to change at any time*
ByWard Market, Downtown Ottawa