Here’s Some Dia de Los Muertos Celebrations Happening In Amarillo

Well Halloween is over in Amarillo, but that doesn't mean the spirit of it is gone, because this weekend there is still more fun to be had.

Today marks the first day of Dia de Los Muertos, and there is going to be several events in Amarillo that are celebrating it. If you aren't ready for the Halloween spirit to be over, you'll want to be sure to get out to at least one of these events.

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The Viva los Muertos festival in Amarillo is back for its second year in the Texas Panhandle. The event will take place at 714 N. Fillmore St. and it'll be free to the public to attend. It'll be full of local artists, live music and a whole lot more.

There will also be lots of prizes up for grabs, traditional altars where you can honor loved ones, and the popular Catrina Costume Contest where prizes will be given away for the best adult and children's costumes.

The event happens Saturday, Nov. 2 from 11:30 am to 3 pm.

If you don't get your fill by the end of that event, hop on over to Sam Houston Park where there will be a celebration starting at 6 pm. That event will have a host of food trucks, performances, many vendors, face painting, and yes, another Catrina/Catrino costume contest for you to participate in.

If you attend the Sam Houston Park event, guests are also being asked to bring a disposable photo of their loved ones who have passed to place on the altar they will have there to honor those people we've lost.