News Brief: Día de los Muertos - September 4, 2025

Lush Unveils 2025 Día de Muertos Collection Lush Cosmetics this week launched its 11-piece Día de Muertos collection, featuring bath bombs, soaps and scrubs inspired by Mexican traditions. Developed through Lush’s Co-Create internship program, the line incorporates symbols such as cempasúchil flowers, papel picado and hummingbirds, and highlights authenticity by elevating stories from Mexican and Latinx team members.

Charlotte’s Levine Museum Announces Festival Partnership The Latin American Coalition and Charlotte’s Levine Museum of the New South confirmed details for their annual Día de Muertos Festival, to be held November 1 at Camp North End. The event will feature live music, community altars, folkloric dance, traditional foods and hands-on crafts. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities remain available for local businesses wishing to reach the festival’s projected 18,000 attendees.

San Antonio’s Muertos Fest Broadcast Plans Organizers of San Antonio’s 13th annual Muertos Fest at Hemisfair revealed that KSAT-12 will air a primetime special spotlighting the festival’s highlights. This year’s two-day celebration on October 25-26 will again feature processions, altars, workshops, live music across five stages and the Muertos Mercado artisan market.

Paris’s Jardin d’Acclimatation Prepares Opening Paris’s Jardin d’Acclimatation announced its Día de los Muertos program running October 4-November 2. Highlights include the “Bewitched River” boat ride through skeleton-draped waterways, nightly Baile de Fuego parades of skeleton dancers and on-site face-painting to transform visitors into calaveras.

Las Vegas Hosts Community Celebration The City of Las Vegas confirmed its free Dia de los Muertos Festival in early November at the Springs Preserve. The event will showcase community-created ofrendas, artisan vendors, live performances and interactive children’s activities celebrating the city’s rich Mexican and Latin American heritage.

No major cancellations or postponements were reported today in relation to Día de los Muertos celebrations. Enthusiasts and cultural organizations alike continue preparations for the season’s vibrant November observances.