5TH ANNUAL DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATION
Celebrating 10 Years of Mercado on Fifth!
Saturday, October 31, 2026
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Mercado on Fifth | 423 12th Street, Moline, IL
Join us for one of Mercado on Fifth’s most meaningful celebrations of the year as we honor Día de los Muertos — a celebration of life, memory, family, and tradition.
This year is especially meaningful as we celebrate 10 YEARS OF MERCADO ON FIFTH and a decade of bringing our community together through culture, food, music, art, and unforgettable memories.
From 10 AM–5 PM, Mercado will come alive with color, música, food, art, dance, and heartfelt tributes honoring those who came before us.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy cultural performances and live music throughout the day celebrating the sounds, traditions, and energy of our community.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES & ART
Kids' activities, face painting, hands-on art projects, and plenty of opportunities for families to celebrate and learn together.
FOOD + MERCADO VENDORS
Come hungry! Enjoy delicious food, support local small businesses, and discover unique art, products, and treasures throughout Mercado.
EL CAMINO DE LAS CALAVERAS
Catrinas and Calaveras take center stage! Watch incredible Día de los Muertos-inspired looks come to life in a celebration of culture, creativity, fashion, and tradition.
EL PANTEÓN DE OFRENDAS
Walk through a beautiful outdoor space filled with ofrendas created by families in memory of their loved ones. Flowers, candles, photographs, and personal offerings transform the space into one of remembrance, love, and connection.
Registration information : https://forms.gle/23CzioUDyRTdFGF47
STATIONARY PARADE
Families, businesses, organizations, and community groups will transform vehicles and displays into colorful Día de los Muertos creations! Walk through the parade, enjoy candy giveaways, take photos, and experience this growing Mercado tradition.
Registration information: https://forms.gle/fNnwX4yyH3TEzSdH7
WHY ATTEND?
Because Día de los Muertos reminds us that the people we love remain part of our stories.
Come celebrate their lives, share their memories, experience our traditions, and be part of a community that has spent 10 years celebrating cultura together.
Honor the past. Celebrate life. Make new memories.
WANT TO SPONSOR?
Help us continue growing this celebration while supporting Mercado on Fifth's mission. Sponsorship provides businesses and organizations an opportunity to support cultural education, community traditions, local families, and one of the Quad Cities' most unique Día de los Muertos celebrations.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact Frances Williams at frances@mercadoonfifth.org.
CAN'T ATTEND BUT WANT TO SUPPORT MERCADO?
Donations directly support Mercado on Fifth's mission and help make celebrations like Día de los Muertos possible.
Donate: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/mercadoonfifth
5th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration
October 31, 2026 | 10 AM–5 PM
Mercado on Fifth
Celebrating 10 Years of Cultura, Comunidad & Mercado