Denton's Day of the Dead Festival -Coffin Races

Name: Denton's Day of the Dead Festival -Coffin Races
Start: 2026-10-24T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-24T14:00:00-05:00
Location: W Hickory St

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Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 12:00 PM

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W Hickory St

Denton, TX 76201

Denton

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👤 Posted by DFW Pulse

Family Friendly Festival

Get ready for one of Denton's most beloved traditions as decorated coffins race for glory at this family-friendly Day of the Dead celebration! Watch teams battle it out from the opening heats at noon through the finals, when a new Coffin Races champion will be crowned around 4 PM. Arrive early to claim your best spot along the course for this uniquely Denton spectacle.

From the organizer

Come out and enjoy one of the highlights of Denton's favorite festival! Pit Row opens at 9, Team Check In at 10, and we're off to the races at noon! Spectators should arrive early to secure prime viewing spots - or check out one of our Festival Footprint partners who will be livestreaming the event. Heats begin at 12 PM, and the finals will conclude around 4 PM, when we crown the Coffin Races champion of 2026!

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