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Denton's Day of the Dead Festival 2024
The upcoming event features an engaging lineup spanning three days, starting on Friday, October 25. The Pinebox Derby registration will kick off the festivities at 5:00 PM at the UNT Co-Lab, followed by the PineBox Derby race at 6:15 PM and the enthralling Cirque du Horror performance at 7:30 PM at the Big Top Circus Tent.
The main activities will take place on Saturday, October 26, along Hickory, Oak, and Industrial Streets. The day begins with Coffin Race check-ins at 10:00 AM and the festival officially opening at 11:00 AM, complemented by a Pumpkin Patch at Austin Street. Coffin races will start at noon, with awards announced at 4:00 PM. Concurrently, Cirque du Horror will have its performance at 4:00 PM. A costume contest is scheduled for 5:15 PM, followed by a parade lineup at 6:00 PM and the Twilight Lantern Parade at 7:00 PM. The main stage will showcase the final performance, 'Dreaming of You: The Selena Experience,' starting at 7:30 PM, along with another showing of Cirque du Horror at 9:15 PM, which will include a pre-show by the Moonlight Flow Collective at 8:00 PM.
The main stage entertainment on Saturday will feature a variety of acts, including The Pan Tones, El Chanclazo, and Conjunto Imperio MX, among others, with the Day of the Dead costume contest and several musical performances filling the schedule. Meanwhile, activities at the Pumpkin Patch Stage will offer storytelling, puppet shows, and a marionette show, catering to families and children throughout the day until 6:00 PM.
Additionally, the Community Dance Stage will host various dance performances, starting with the Jaramillo Dance Group and including groups from Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, Cheek Middle School, and Texas Woman's University, among others, showcasing a celebration of cultural and artistic talent.
The event will culminate on Sunday, October 27, with the final performance of Cirque du Horror, rounding off a vibrant community celebration filled with art, culture, and festive activities for all ages.
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