20 Ways To Celebrate Día De Los Muertos In Chicago: Ofrendas, Festivals And More

Block Club Chicago / by Lucia Preziosi / October 19, 2026

CHICAGO — Chicago is gearing up to celebrate Día de Los Muertos, a Mexican holiday that honors relatives and loved ones who’ve died.

Día de Los Muertos, which translates to “Day of the Dead,” is a celebration of life often honored through ofrendas, or altars, alongside plenty of other traditions like cuisine and dance. Read More Here.