Celebrate Day of the Dead all year long
For much of the summer, Cosmopolitan Hotel was home to Gallery in the Garden, featuring La Catrina series artwork of Robert Barros.
Barros was the first artist commissioned to create the theme art for this event, and over the last 10 years he has continued to bring La Catrina to life in remarkable works of art. These highly collectible pieces remain on display in Old Town. The renovation of the garden at the Cosmopolitan
Hotel created an opportunity to continue the La Catrina display in a new gallery on the main street, the only gallery in Old Town.
Robert’s art has been part of the Day of the Dead celebration in Old Town since the very first event in 2010. It all began with his work being commissioned for the theme of the event, and it has since become a synonymous tradition — and a beautiful way to take home a memory.
Festival for the Senses
Community Spirit
San Diego’s Day of the Dead is truly a feast for the senses with the traditional flavors of this cultural fiesta. This festival celebration sees more than 100,000 participants over two days, everyone from older adults to small children with painted faces. For more information about Old Town: oldtownsandiegoguide.com
The Old Town Experience.
Celebrating its 17th year in San Diego, the 2027 annual Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead celebration will return for a month long celebration with a fiesta on the weekend closest to November 1st. Free music, food, and culture on Saturday from 11:00 am – 9 pm, and Sunday from 11:00 am-6:00pm.
Each September, there is a trasformation that takes place in Old Town. Colorfully decorated skulls, skeletons, Catrinas, and vignettes begin to appear– many of them larger than life and often imparting humor and a light-hearted love for life. Displays honoring the lives of loved ones that have passed in keeping with this festive holiday. Dia de los Muertos.
