The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & The Dia de Los Muertos Festival

Great Baltimore Lantern Parade & Dia de Los Muertos Festival 2026

Presented by Creative Alliance & The Friends of Patterson Park
Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Patterson Park – Pulaski Monument
4pm Festival, 6:30pm Parade Line-up, 7pm Parade
Kids & Family Costume Contest: Registration for kids and families begins at 3:30pm, Contest begins at 4:00pm

With over 20 years of monumental lantern making and spectacle-creating under their belts, the diverse communities of Baltimore come together each year to create The Great Baltimore Lantern Parade and Festival in Patterson Park!

The day begins with a family festival, featuring an adorable kids costume contest, lantern making, pop-up performances, an arts & crafts market, and more. Grab a picnic blanket for your family and friends and enjoy an array of food and treats from local food trucks.

Once the sun sets, the magic begins. Everyone is welcome to grab a lantern and march with thousands of neighbors, artists, musicians, and performers. Many more line the parade route to watch the delightful Great Baltimore Lantern Parade wind through the night!

Help keep Baltimore Glowing! Your support makes this free community festival happen! Please make a gift today.