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Editor's tip. Order pan de muerto ahead from Golden Crown Panaderia, which bakes it in several sizes for Day of the Dead week.

Know before you go

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What to eat there

  • Mexican and New Mexican specialties from the vendors at the Westside Community Center after the parade
  • Pan de muerto from Golden Crown Panaderia, made in Day of the Dead week and ordered ahead

Good to know

  • In 2026 the celebration is Sunday 1 November, 12:00 to 16:00, with the parade at noon
  • Free community workshops to make ofrendas and floats run on the Saturdays before the parade

Sources: muertosymarigolds.org/ · newmexicomagazine.org/blog/post/dia-de-los-mu...

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Book Muertos y Marigolds (South Valley Día de los Muertos): tours and experiences

Muertos y Marigolds (South Valley Día de los Muertos) runs 1 November. These are the food tours and tastings in Albuquerque to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: Westside Community Center, 1250 Isleta Blvd SW, Albuquerque, NM 87105

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