A colorful and ceremonial tribute to Mexican heritage, bringing together artistry, culture, and the joy of remembrance.
10AM–8PM • Washington Avenue • Lowriders on Display
Six customized cars will be on display all day on Washington Avenue. Visitors can walk the line, talk with the drivers, and take in the craftsmanship up close: candy-paint finishes, engraved chrome, custom interiors, and the signature stance that defines Lowrider culture. By day, the cars will sit as works of art. As evening falls, special features will come alive—underglow, neon, LED accents, and illuminated details that transform each ride after dark. Drivers will be on-site throughout the day to share stories, history, and the pride behind the builds.
2PM • Ridge Street Arts Square • Azteca Dance Workshop - Grupo Huitzilopochtli
Grupo Huitzilopochtli is a vibrant, participatory celebration of the Mexica (Aztec) tradition. Twenty dancers will perform in full traditional attire—feathered headdresses, beaded jewelry, colorful traces, and the rhythmic pulse of drums and conch shells—bringing ancestral movement, ceremony, and story to life.
During this session, select audience members will be invited to join the performance.
3:30PM • Blue River Plaza • Catrinas at the Altar
Catrinas at the Altar offer a striking photo moment set against a traditional Ofrenda. Elegant Catrina figures—dressed in hats, lace, and flowers—stand beside an altar of marigolds, candles, and papel picado, inviting guests to pause and pose. La Catrina, the fashionable lady of death, reminds us that death is part of life—and that it can be met with beauty and love.
4PM • Blue River Plaza • Azteca Interactive Performance — Grupo Huitzilopochtli
Grupo Huitzilopochtli is a vibrant, participatory celebration of the Mexica (Aztec) tradition. Twenty dancers will perform in full traditional attire—feathered headdresses, beaded jewelry, colorful traces, and the rhythmic pulse of drums and conch shells—bringing ancestral movement, ceremony, and story to life.
5:30PM • Riverwalk Center • Catrinas Runway; a colorful procession and runway celebration featuring Catrinas.
Catrinas Procession begins at Bluer River Plaza and moves toward Riverwalk Center, opening the Lation Festival with color, music, and ceremony. Elegant Catrina figures lead the way—painted faces, feathered hats, flowers, and flowing dresses—turning the walk into a living ofrenda in motion. The procession is both a spectacle and an invitation: a public welcome that honors Día de los Muertos while gathering the community for the event. Follow the Catrinas from the plaza to Riverwalk Center, where their arrival marks the official kickoff for Latin Night.
6PM • Riverwalk Center • Moment of Silence
Following the Catrinas performance, we will share a brief moment of pause to honor those being remembered on Día de los Muertos. This is not an ending as much as a breath: a quiet space to hold the silence in respect of memories and gratitude.
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