3rd Annual Dia de Muertos Festival (Day of the Dead) - November 1
Montevallo will host their 3rd Annual Dia de Muertos Festival at the Orr Park Pecan Grove at 940 Island Street on Saturday, November 1, 2025 from 4 PM to 10 PM. This free-admission event is being organized by Su Casa Real Estate, Team Lehman Realty, Montevallo Main Street, and Impact Montevallo, along with other community partners and sponsors. In an effort to share this cherished tradition with our local community, Susana Vazquez of Su Casa Real Estate is taking the lead in organizing this event.
The public is invited to honor their loved ones at the community altar that will be set up on site. Although there is no fee, individuals are required to register beforehand and bring their own tables. Registration is open now at this link. A prize will be awarded to the best altar at 9:30 PM.
Prizes will also be awarded to the “Best Dressed” Catrin or Catrina in both adult and children’s categories. Registration for the “Best Dressed” Catrin or Catrina will be held from 4 PM – 5:30 PM, with contestants parading at 6 PM. Winners will be announced at 6:45 PM.
Live music and dancing will be held throughout the event. A traditional dance from Los Matachines will kick off the event at 4 PM, and baile folklorico by Los Niños and Los Jovenes from St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church will follow after 5 PM. Musical performances will include DJ El Lobito throughout the event, Saúl Ramírez y Su Ritmo Tropical at 4:30 PM, and Mariachi Garibaldi at 7 PM. The Baile de la Piña traditional dance will be performed around 9 PM.
Food and goods vendors will be on site as well. Food vendors include Corn King, Delicias Ice Cream & Snack Bar, Esteslas Tamales, G’G Cleaning Services, La Antojeria Snack Bar n More, La Conchita Bakery, Navarro's Fresh Market, Pupuseria Lupita, Taco Kings, Taqueria El Camioncito, and Viridiana Ayala. In addition, children’s activities will be provided by Impact Montevallo, Parnell Memorial Library, and the Dia de Muertos Festival Committee. The Children’s Area will be open from 4-8 PM.