Downtown Dallas is set to welcome North Texas families to two free, family‑friendly celebrations on Saturday, October 31. The city’s annual Trick‑or‑Treat on Downtown Streets event will take place at Main Street Garden Park from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., while the seventh annual Dallas Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival will run at Dallas City Hall Plaza from 4 p.m. through 10 p.m., with the parade beginning at 7 p.m.
Trick‑or‑Treat on Downtown Streets
Downtown Dallas Inc. is hosting its eighth annual Trick‑or‑Treat celebration in partnership with H‑E‑B. Children and families can wander the streets of the downtown core, collect treats, and enjoy live entertainment and activities designed for all ages. Admission is free, and sponsors H‑E‑B, Central Market, and Joe V’s Smart Shop have pledged support for the event.
Attendees are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes, and the park will feature a variety of kid‑focused attractions, including games, music, and safe, supervised candy distribution. Organizers ask participants to check the official event listing for any last‑minute activity updates.
Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival
The city’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration will be held at Dallas City Hall Plaza, 1500 Marilla St., from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. The festival showcases live music, food concessions, arts and crafts vendors, and traditional Mexican cultural displays. The parade itself will start and finish at City Hall, rolling through downtown at 7 p.m.
Organizers encourage parade participants and spectators to wear clothing that honors Día de los Muertos traditions, including the iconic skeletal costumes of Catrinas and Catríns. The holiday, traditionally observed on November 1‑2, honors deceased family members and friends through decorated altars, photographs, candles, marigolds, and ofrendas.
Practical Information for Visitors
Both events are free to attend, though food and merchandise sold by vendors may carry separate charges. Families planning to enjoy both celebrations should allow extra time for downtown traffic, parking, and possible street closures associated with the parade route.
Dallas first hosted its downtown Día de los Muertos parade in 2019, drawing roughly 40,000 attendees at the inaugural event. The celebration has grown each year, offering a vibrant blend of cultural heritage and community spirit.
For the latest updates, schedules, and any changes to the program, visitors should consult the official event pages on the Visit Dallas website.
Original reporting: The Dallas Express — read the source article.
