One Of The State’s Largest Day Of The Dead Festivals Happens Right Here In Cleveland

Calling all esqueletos and mariachis! Cleveland may be known for communities like Little Italy and AsiaTown, but a wide variety of cultures actually thrive here. In fact, we even have a significant Mexican and Latin population, and they have introduced Clevelanders to one of their most over-the-top celebrations: Día de Muertos. This colorful celebration has painted Cleveland’s Detroit Shoreway neighborhood in vibrant hues since 2005, and it's returning for yet another incredible year. Check out Day of the Dead in Cleveland:

You may know Cleveland’s Detroit Shoreway neighborhood, but you have never seen it quite like this.

Día de Muertos Ohio is an incredible annual tradition that honors the memory of the dearly departed. While it may sound like a sorrowful tradition, it's actually a day filled with laughter, memory-making, and celebration.

The fun takes place both inside and outside the Cleveland Public Theatre.

Art, music, and activities make this event fun for the whole family. The event reaches a high note with an incredible procession, which you and the kids will definitely want to take part in. Remember to register in advance, and be sure to wear your finest Day of the Dead gear! (If you want to include mementos on the altar, be sure to drop them off before the parade.)

The free event kicks off at 11 a.m. on November 2, and it offers much to see from the very start.

Parade participants will be getting their faces painted, and you'll also find a multitude of vendors and crafts. Keep your eyes peeled for traditional specialties like pan de muerto and calaveras de azúcar!

The fun continues until 10 p.m., leaving you lots of time to enjoy a bit of salsa or mariachi music.

You'll also enjoy traditional performances and art exhibits. Plus, with all sorts of mouthwatering Latin food, you'll want to bring your appetite to the event.

While there's much to do at this annual celebration, people wait all year for the Skulls & Skeletons parade.

This larger-than-life procession includes folkloric characters, traditional costumes, dances, and music. It's truly over the top in the best sort of way.

Some go all out for the parade, but others just wear seasonal colors and face paint.

Flores de muertos, or the Mexican marigold, is another highly popular decoration you'll spot in addition to sugar skulls and papel picado banners.

Whether you attend the parade or stand on the sidelines as an onlooker, this is one post-Halloween celebration you won't want to miss.

Are you ready to explore one of the coolest cultual traditions to come to Cleveland? This epic celebration may even bring you closer to your ancestors, as well.

You haven't lived until you've attended Cleveland's Day of The Dead fiesta.

Cleveland is delightfully diverse, and this cultural celebration is over the top in the best possible way. Have you attended any of the past celebrations? We'd love to see your photos!

It's so much fun exploring international culture right here in Ohio. If you enjoyed this adventure, you're sure to love a visit to Little Switzerland!