El Año de la Monarca - The Year of the Monarch

This year's Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival was a breathtaking display of culture, creativity, and community spirit. We're incredibly grateful to everyone who participated, attended, and sponsored this unforgettable event. Your support made it possible for us to celebrate our cultural heritage and honor our loved ones.

This year's parade featured over 50 local businesses and organizations, showcasing a stunning array of colors and energy. The festival offered something for everyone, with local vendors, family-friendly activities, and captivating live performances by Grupo Ziztema, Zamora County Line, Johnny Joe Ramos and the Band, DJ Térkò, Zamora County Line, Migzavier, Tierra Mestiza, and Sagrado Corazon Ballet Folklorico.

Mark your calendars, Día de los Muertos Waco 2025 will be November 1, 2025!

Congratulations to this year's float design winners!

General
1. Ally's drive in 
2.  Artisan Roofing 
3. Waco FC 
Non Profit
1. Inspiración Waco 
2. Waco Family Medicine
3. Advocacy Center for Crime Victims and Children
School
1. West Ave Elementary 
2. Midway Spanish club 
3. Waco ISD Art Department

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Thank you to our 2024 sponsors for making this possible

Presenting Sponsors

Creative Waco
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Double Gold Sponsor

Downtown Waco Public Improvement District

Alebrije Sponsors

Cen-Tex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce &  HEB

Mictlantecuhtli Sponsors

Baylor University, Hemisphere Aerospace Investments & Telemundo Central Texas

Cempasúchil Sponsors

Couture Tailoring by Roxana Robles, Maria Mezcaleria Waco Memorial Funeral Home & Wacoan Magazine

Calavera Sponsors

Alliance Bank, Blue Cross Blue Shield of texas, Brazos Higher Education, Educators Credit Union, Hispanic Leaders' Network, Mayborn Museum Complex, Baylor University, McLennan County Democratic Party, Willie’s CBD Shop

Creative Sparks

360 Solutions, Alice Starr, Baylor University - External Affairs, Betty & Benji Bauer, Camille Johnson, Charla & Bob Herndon, Couture Tailoring by Roxana Robles, Daniela Rodriguez, Elise Edwards, Elizabeth Fraley, Elizabeth Turnage, Falcon & Owl, H-E-B, Jackye Clayton, Jennifer Richie, Jhonas Theill, John & Cristi Vilade, John Kinnaird, Justin Wray, Karen Schleicher, Kemi & Chris Ingram, Leah & Ted Teague, Lisa Sheldon, Maggie McCarthy, Michelle Sanders, Nancy McNeil, Rad Lab, Ralph R. Curton Jr., Sarah & Andrew Pick, Schleicher Law Firm, Sherrell and Bruce Huff, Ted Teague, TFNB - Your Bank For Life, and Valley Mills Vineyards