DAY OF THE DEAD - Esplande Park, Fort Lauderdale, Saturday, November 7th 2026

You are cordially invited to this annual “out-of-the-ordinary" Day of the Dead photowalk event to challenge your Street Photography skills, as well as sharpen your urban scenery talents. You’ll be able to practice Street / Documentary Photography under various types of lighting conditions, while anticipating and executing under exciting decisive moments opportunities. The [Downtown Day of the Dead Celebration](https://www.goriverwalk.com/dotd) in Fort Lauderdale is a special festival that will happen on Saturday, November 7th, 2026, at / and around Esplanade Park (400 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale), along the Riverwalk. The FESTIVAL is from 3:00 – 5:00 pm, with displays of “Day of the Dead” costumes, performers, interesting characters, and food vendors. This celebration culminates at dusk with a spectacular STROLL at 6:00 pm. There is a BLOCK PARTY from 5:00 to 11:00 pm on SW 3 Avenue. The whole event runs from 3 pm to 11 pm. Come and enjoy all of it OR just the parts you want. Parking can be found at the Arts and Science District Garage and the Government Center Parking Garage. **We’ll meet and start our photowalk at the front of the AutoNation IMAX Theater** right across the street from Esplanade Park on W. Las Olas **at 4:00 PM**. ***After we convene you can enjoy the event and leave at your convenience.*** **Parking:** There is metered street parking and parking garages around the area.