FREE Admission | Family-Friendly | Costumes Encouraged!
*There is also a "Pay What You Can" ticket. Consider supporting the work of The Perk and LBV with this ticket option.*
Join us for a joyful celebration of life, art, and culture at the annual Día de los Muertos Festival in Chester, Virginia! Hosted in partnership with the Latin Ballet of Virginia and the Perkinson Center for the Arts and Education, this vibrant community event honors the traditions of Día de los Muertos through live performances, music, dance (Latin Ballet of Virginia, Sacred Heart, Tradicion Dance Company), food from Mi Hacienda, and hands-on art activities for all ages.
Performance Schedule
11:30 AM – Día de los Muertos Opening Performance | Latin Ballet of Virginia
12:30 PM - Tradicion Dance Company
1:30 PM - Sacred Heart Group
Sacred Heart Folklorico is a program of Sacred Heart Center that offers children and youth traditional Latin American and Spanish dance classes. Children ages 5 to 18 participate and perform at local festivals and celebrations in our community. Sacred Heart Center connects Latino families with tools to thrive and flourish, and last year served over 9,500 individuals through our educational and social services programs that empower families and individuals.
2:30 PM - Día de los Muertos Closing Performance | Latin Ballet of Virginia
“Día de los Muertos is a time to celebrate life and honor the memory of our loved ones. We are proud to share this cultural tradition through dance, music, and community in partnership with the Perkinson Center,”
– Arianna Moore, Executive Director, Latin Ballet of Virginia
Bring the whole family and experience the magic of Día de los Muertos, a day of remembrance, color, creativity, and community!