Honor lost loved ones by gathering family and friends together at a dazzling Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) party. Learn how to incorporate the holiday’s traditions into your own Halloween celebration with our Día de los Muertos party guide.
Día de los Muertos Invitations
Set the mood by sending the premium Evite invitation below or another one of our Día de los Muertos invitations. Be sure to include any important information, such as costume suggestions and details about the event time and place. If you’re planning a potluck party, ask guests to bring a favorite dish to share.
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Día de los Muertos Decorations
Since this holiday traditionally honors loved ones who have passed, choose decorations to commemorate the dead: Light lots of candles, hang papel picado (tissue paper banners), set out sugar skulls and display bright bouquets of flowers. Decorate with bold colors and candy skulls.
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Marigolds are one of the most important symbols of any Día de los Muertos celebration. Create centerpieces by bundling bunches of them in large vases, adding other fresh flowers for even more pop.
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Make DIY maracas by purchasing white plastic maracas (available at party stores) and decorating them with oil-based paint pens. Plus, they double as fun party favors for your guests to take home!
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Día de los Muertos Food
Keep the purpose of the party in mind by serving your family’s favorite foods — consider asking each guest to contribute by bringing a favorite side dish or dessert or cooking up an old family recipe. Prepare or purchase store-bought sweet rolls and pastries, or pan de muerto (bread of the dead), the official food of the holiday.
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Pay tribute to the beloved symbol of Día de los Muertos celebrations by baking sugar skull sugar cookies. Ice each cookie with white frosting, then pipe colored icing on top to decorate.
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Día de los Muertos Costumes
Face painting is a big part of the Día de los Muertos tradition, dating all the way back to the Aztecs. Learn how to create your own sugar skull makeup by watching our video tutorial. Paint your face before guests arrive, or provide makeup at the party and make it a group activity.
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Complete the look by creating your own DIY flower crown.
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Día de los Muertos Activities
Sand paintings are a part of the Día de los Muertos tradition, so make sand art a party activity. Purchase small glass bottles with cork tops and use a funnel to layer different colors of sand inside, creating a bright and beautiful design. This kid-friendly activity is also a great way to get the little ones involved in the festivities.
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Go all out by tackling this stunning DIY sugar skull piñata — it’s sure to be a huge hit among kids and adults alike. Line everyone up, then start swinging!
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