El Día de los Muertos (The Day of the Dead) is a time for remembering the lives of those who have passed. We honor those who are no longer with us, including our social justice heroes, victims of racially-motivated police brutality, victims of hate crimes and gun violence, those who lost their lives too soon, and those who have made a positive impact in our community. El Centro de la Raza is 53 years old and counting. We honor those who, over the last 50+ years, have fought for human rights, social services, and political and environmental justice to shape a better future for the children. Our exhibit is unique in that is highlights current and historic social justice issues in our community, nation and world.
2026 Event Details
Our Día de los Muertos Celebration is on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, from 12:00 PM-5:00 PM at
El Centro de la Raza’s Plaza Roberto Maestas 1660 S. Roberto Maestas Festival Street, Seattle, WA 98144.
Join us for food, a pop-up mercado, food vendors, live music and entertainment, children’s activities, and to see the ofrenda (altar) exhibit.
The Ofrenda Exhibit is open from Monday, November 3rd until Friday, November 21st from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Monday – Friday and Saturdays (Nov 8th & 15th) from Noon – 6:00 PM, in the historic El Centro de la Raza building at 2524 16th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98144 on the top floor. It features over 25 ofrendas created by community groups, non-profit organizations, and individuals.
To volunteer, please email: volunteer@elcentrodelaraza.org.
If you would like to create an ofrenda for our 2026 exhibit, please contact Veronica Gallardo at vgallardo@elcentrodelaraza.org or (206) 957-4603.
This program is supported in part by grants from ArtsFund and the City of Seattle Office of Arts & Culture
