Every year this time Mexico erupts in celebrations during the Day of the Dead.

During the Day of the Dead celebrations that take place in late October and early November, Latin Americans honor their departed loved ones by setting up altars adorned with food, flowers and photographs.

“Pan de muerto," or “bread of the dead,” is freshly baked in Mexico ahead of Day of the Dead celebrations.

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder checks out San Antonio's newest mini golf entertainment venue, PopStroke.

Labor rights icon Emma Tenayuca is being honored and remembered during Dia De Los Muertos with a unique altar at the San Antonio Museum of Art.

This weekend is filled with exciting events including Muertos Fest, Spacecon San Antonio and more.

While traffic in downtown San Antonio is usually congested, the streets promise to be even more crowded this weekend.

People around the nation will get a taste of San Antonio’s Muertos Fest as it’ll be featured by the Cooking Channel this month.

Pepe Aguilar says he feels like a superhero when he puts on his charro suit.

Mexicans are celebrating Day of the Dead, an intangible tradition borne down from pre-Hispanic cultures that is also a celebration for all the senses.

San Antonio resident Brenda Pacheco sets up an altar or ofrenda in the Mission San Jose granary to honor her ancestors every year.

The third Dia De Los Muertos Fashion Show hosted by Goodwill San Antonio will pay tribute to celebrities and stars close to our heart.

Every year, a community farm on the city’s East Side grows one of the most recognizable flowers associated with the Day of the Dead or Dia de los Muertos.

Come celebrate the Día de los Muertos Festival at Hemisfair Park with KSAT 12 through a prime-time special broadcast.

The annual Day of the Dead River Parade will return to the San Antonio River Walk this year on Oct. 27.

Get ready to celebrate Día de Los Muertos at Hemisfair in San Antonio this October.

The U.S. Postal Service is rolling out its latest special edition postage stamps, paying homage to a Hispanic tradition that has evolved over centuries to become a universal symbol of celebration.

Statistics show only about 50 percent of foster students graduate high school. Leaving school and the system without a family can be scary, and that's why organizations in Bexar County are stepping up to make sure that transition into the world, is safe and successful.

A UTSA course is diving deep into the history of Day of the Dead and created an exhibit at the Institute of Texan Cultures in downtown.

Get ready to celebrate Día de Los Muertos at Muertos Fest in San Antonio this October. Here's what to know before you go.

During the Day of the Dead celebrations that take place in late October and early November in Mexico, the living remember and honor their dearly departed, but with celebration — not sorrow.

Día de Los Muertos is happening soon, and to celebrate, AARP is sponsoring La Vida de Los Muertos, an event hosted by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center.

How much do you know about Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead? Take our quiz to find out.

As part of our Dia de Muertos coverage, KSAT is inviting you to honor loved ones on our digital and streaming platform.

To celebrate the lives and memories of departed friends and family, Goodwill San Antonio is hosting its second Dia de los Muertos Fashion Show this weekend.

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is celebrating Día de Los Muertos with a free dance production and month-long altar exhibition.

Thousands of people visit the Fiesta Store near North Star Mall every year, but many are unaware that hidden on the top floor is an immersive experience that details the history of Dia de los Muertos.

Local students are learning about the Day of the Dead and creating an altar to showcase at the 10th annual Dia De Los Muertos at Hemisfair.

Artists and community members create an altar in honor of the 53 migrants who died after being smuggled in the back of a trailer. The altar also memorializes the victims of the shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo, New York.

Today on the show, Día de los Muertos cupcakes, elevated campfire food, DIY Halloween parties and a Philippine cooking competition!

Get ready to celebrate Día de Los Muertos at Muertos Fest in San Antonio this October. Here's what to know before you go.

A community farm on the city’s East Side is preserving tradition by growing flowers that honor the dead.

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2 as a celebration of tradition and pre-Hispanic rituals that date back to more than 3000 years ago.

A free Dia de los Muertos street festival is taking place this weekend in New Braunfels.

Pearl is honoring a traditional Mexican holiday with its annual Día de los Muertos celebration.

The San Antonio Public Library Foundation has a mission to strengthen the library in its service to the community.

Los Lobos, a Mexican-American rock band from Los Angeles, has been announced as the headliner for the free Día de Los Muertos festival in downtown San Antonio this October.

KSAT12 will broadcast San Antonio’s largest Día de los Muertos festival from Hemisfair this October, it was announced by KSAT12 VP/GM Phil Lane.

Families adorn graves of loved ones with marigolds, candles and offerings to celebrate Day of the Dead.

On Tuesday’s edition of KSAT News Now, we shared some of the ways San Antonio residents were honoring their loved ones on Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos.

Brazil’s seven-day total for deaths from COVID-19 has fallen to its lowest level since the start of the pandemic.

Visitors are once again thronging the famed Day of the Dead ceremonies around Mexico’s Lake Patzcuaro.

Today on the show, we're celebrating Day of the Dead with tablescapes, altars, flower crowns and more. Plus, a Deal of the Day for vegans!

Dia de los Muertos is so important to the San Antonio community and right now there are special alters all around the city.

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center hosts an annual altar exhibit for the community to celebrate and mourn during Day of the Dead.

Each year, a community altar is crafted at the Historic Pearl, which honors loved ones of the Alamo City.

With a splash of spray paint, color and cultura, the pair of local street artists that make up Los Otros Murals have been a driving force to put the San Antonio art scene on the map.

It’s almost time for San Antonio’s Day Of The Dead River Parade! Limited number of tickets are available.

Although marigold flowers originate in Mexico, there’s a special flower farm that for years has helped make Día de Muertos even more special for families in and around San Antonio.

Day Of The Dead cocktails, chilling tales, Halloween makeup tips + Go Spurs Go!

How much do you know about Dia de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead?

The West Side community is gearing up for a big week of altar making and cleaning as people gear up for the Day of the Dead celebration.

The Texas Marigold Festival is about to ring in its inaugural year in Blanco over the course of several days.

Share your photos with KSAT News Now for a chance to be featured live on KSAT12.

KSAT Insiders have an exclusive opportunity to join anchor/reporter Alicia Barrera in the kitchen with Francisco and Lizzeth as they share their family’s tradition of Mole Verde for Day of the Dead -- virtually, that is.

San Antonio’s unique Day of the Dead River Parade welcomed in-person attendees on Friday night after the pandemic forced the event to be virtual-only last year.

Show off your artistic skills and you may win an iPad Mini!

KSAT 12 News will broadcast the San Antonio Day Of The Dead River Parade 2021 on October 29.

One of the largest Día de los Muertos festivals in the United States is returning this year after a hiatus due to COVID-19, and it is taking place in downtown San Antonio.

By evening, the country's electoral commission had released provisional results from fewer than half of the country's 108 departments. It wasn't immediately clear when a final tally would be announced, but the opposition continued to attack the legitimacy of the vote itself. Pascal Affi N’Guessan, one of the top opposition candidates who later boycotted the vote, said late Monday that Henri Konan Bedie, the country's 86-year-old former president, would head up a council of transition. Only one of the three opposition candidates actively campaigned against Ouattara after the two others called for a boycott. The observer mission also said Monday that the exclusion of most candidates had compromised the integrity of Ivory Coast's election.

SAN ANTONIO – Halloween may have ended yesterday, but San Antonio ghosts, ghouls and candy lovers can still rake in free candy at the San Antonio Zoo’s Día De Candy event. The zoo will pass out free candy to attendees, who can then watch their favorite animals play or eat pumpkins in the zoo’s “pumpkin bash.”Zoo visitors are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes or to dress in traditional Día De Los Muertos face paint and attire. Face painting will also be available on site, according to event officials. The pumpkin bash and other events are included in the price of admission to the zoo. The following is the schedule for the pumpkin bash and Día De Candy event:Pumpkin Bash Schedule10:30 AM: Lions10:50 AM: Rhinos11:05 AM: Elephants11:30 AM: Aldabra Tortoises11:00 AM: Cowboy’s Dance Party2:00 PM: Cowboy’s Dance Party3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Día De Candy Pass OutRelated: ‘On a Stick!’ festival at San Antonio Zoo will celebrate all the festivals you missed in 2020

SAN ANTONIO – Founders Catherine and George Cisneros share their passion for honoring the faithfully departed on Day of the Dead. “For us, dance and music is a form of meditation and expression, a moment of reflection,” Catherine Cisneros said. Since the 1970s the performers have dedicated their traditional dances for Day of the Dead. This year, as we continue to battle a pandemic, they hope to give their performance as a gift to all families impacted. “We dedicate all of our work to all of those who have been victims,” George Cisneros said.

Urban-15 dedicates this year's Day of the Dead performances to COVID-19 victimsPublished: November 1, 2020, 7:39 amDance is seen as a meditation for Urban-15, on Day of the Dead they share this gift with everyone

Day of the Dead River Parade 2020Published: November 1, 2020, 10:07 amA virtual river parade celebrating the Day of the Dead or Dia de Muertos on the San Antonio River Walk

SAN ANTONIO – The non-profit, Conjunto Heritage Taller, is mourning the loss of a long-time instructor and friend, Lorenzo Martínez. Salinas is an instructor at Conjunto Heritage Taller but his journey in music started years ago. Linn started taking accordion lessons from Martínez at the Taller when he was only seven-years-old. To learn more about Martínez and instructors from Conjunto Heritage Taller, click here. For more information on the lessons offered at Conjunto Heritage Taller, visit its website here.

SAN ANTONIO – Earlier in the week, we had a chance to talk to Chef Johnny Hernandez about this year’s Day of the Dead River Parade and the meaning behind the Day of the Dead. You can watch our full interview with Chef Hernandez in the video player above. RELATED: WATCH: 2020 Day of the Dead River Walk parade

SAN ANTONIO – This year’s San Antonio Day of the Dead River Parade will be virtual. It can be seen on KSAT-12 Friday at 8 p.m.KSATs Isis Romero and RJ Marquez preview what to expect. Click here for full details how this parade was put together in the middle of the night and what you will see. Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

It will sit alongside fresh flowers and Salazar's blouse on Day of the Dead, a holiday that Salazar actually didn't care for much. She decided not to schedule surgery until after Day of the Dead because she wanted to honor her mother properly. Ofelia, 88, is a fifth-generation altar-maker, and both were cultural advisers on Disney-Pixar's “Coco," a movie centered around Day of the Dead. Besides the pandemic-induced sadness, the Esparzas believe Latinos are more interested in observing Day of the Dead. “Just like Mother's Day and Father’s Day this year, this is when people go visit their loved ones.”Ultimately, some say pageantry isn't what's important.

SAN ANTONIO – Several skulls have been spotted across the city, but you don’t need to be alarmed. The skulls are part of the official celebrations of Day of the Dead in San Antonio. The Calavera Exhibition features 18 skulls spread throughout 14 public locations, including The Pearl, San Antonio International Airport, Hemisfair and La Villita. For more information on this year’s Day of the Dead celebrations and activities for the entire family, click here. Related:KSAT to host illuminating virtual Day of the Dead River Walk parade Friday evening

SAN ANTONIO – Dia de Muertos commemorates those who have passed away, and some people celebrate by making altars. Good Morning San Antonio Anchor Stephanie Serna’s daughter, Rooney, made an altar for her grandfather this year as a school project. (KSAT)Rooney said your loved ones still think about you every day, and you should never forget about them. “It’s important because they might be happy, like not just happy, but super happy,” Rooney said. “They might think of you every day.”Whether it’s big or small, making an altar for a loved one who’s passed is a great way to remember them.

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center is getting ready for its annual Day of the Dead programming, and it’s partnering with AARP for workshops. Community members are invited to build altars to celebrate their loved ones who have passed. For those who are not as familiar with Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos), AARP has listed some insight on the celebration. “The main thing that goes into it is the love and remembrance of their loved ones,” said Cristina Balli, executive director for the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. If you are interested in watching a virtual Day of the Dead virtual altar workshop with AARP, the livestream will start at 7 p.m. on the AARP Texas Facebook page.

RJ Marquez has been at KSAT since 2010. He's covered a variety of stories and events across the San Antonio area, and is the lead reporter for KSAT Explains. He also covers the Spurs for on-air and digital platforms. You can see RJ regularly on KSAT Explains and Good Morning San Antonio.

SAN ANTONIO – Today on SA Live, how did we get SNL alum Chris Kattan’s high school yearbook photos? pic.twitter.com/8peh8Tyfws — SA Live (@SALiveKSAT) October 29, 2020Guess which SA Live cast member went to high school with Chris Kattan from “Saturday Night Live”! La Gloria chef Johnny Hernandez shakes up the Day of the Dead San Antonio signature “alebrije” cocktail with Jen. Rush shares a few of his top spooky spots in San Antonio, along with the scariest place he’s even been. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.

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SAN ANTONIO – Vibrant and joyful spirits will float along the most iconic waters of San Antonio for the Día de los Muertos River Parade. Chef Johnny Hernández, who’s spearheading the events of Day of the Dead across San Antonio, worked closely with city leaders, companies from Mexico and KSAT12 News to brainstorm how to celebrate in a safe way. The best option was to prerecord a river parade closed to the public. Paco Enríquez, technical director of El Volador, works with his team from Mexico to make sure every detail is taken care of ahead of Friday's river parade. “For me, my favorite is the Aztec (barge) because it represents the crossing of the river of life and death,” Enríquez said.

The events were organized by Senior Planet, a nonprofit that helps older adults bridge the digital divide, and the Latino Collection and Resource Center at the San Antonio Public Library. DeAnne Cuellar, state director of Older Adults Technology Services, said since the information was posted on the Senior Planet website, the response has been overwhelming. “Lots of curiosity from people outside of San Antonio,” Cuellar said. Lawrence Lucido, a member of Senior Planet, said he’s among many others who are excited about the program. “We as the whole country are experiencing a collective loss right now.”Cuellar said the free sessions can be viewed by anyone on the Senior Planet website and on its Facebook page.

Let us know on the @SALiveKSAT Facebook and Twitter pages - and look for behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram! 🎃 It's one of those things you either love or hate... How do you feel about candy corn? ❤️🤮 Let us know and watch today from 1 to 2 p.m. on KSAT 12 & KSAT.com to see your answers! Posted by SA Live on Tuesday, October 27, 2020Fiona edges ahead in the “Dancing with the Stars” fantasy league standings! Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.

They are cultural symbols of the country’s iconic holiday, Dia de Muertos or Day of the Dead. But nowhere do you see the dead portrayed more distinctly than at the Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato. If they couldn’t pay, the bodies of their loved ones were removed from the crypts and stored in a building. Due to Guanajuanto’s dry and hot climate, many of the bodies that were removed from crypts had naturally mummified. (Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)(Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)(Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)(Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)(Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)(Museum of the Mummies in Guanajuato, Mexico/KSAT)Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

A large River Walk parade, full of floating barges with lights and “ofrendas” or offerings for the dead, is traditionally how San Antonio celebrates. This year in San Antonio, the celebration will be done virtually and viewers will be able to experience San Antonio’s Day of the Dead River Walk Parade from the comfort of their homes. (Day of the Dead River Walk Parade barges 2020/La Gloria/KSAT)Chef Johnny Hernandez and La Gloria, H-E-B, Toyota and KSAT-12 are proud to present the San Antonio Day of the Dead River Parade 2020 this Friday at 8 p.m. This special production was recorded earlier this month in the middle of the night on the River Walk. No crowds were allowed to line the River Walk as in years past to view the parade and no one could even be made aware that the traditional river parade was occurring.

SAN ANTONIO – Celebrate and remember this year with educational animated catrinas brought to you by Day of the Dead San Antonio! Chef Johnny Hernandez tells David Elder all about it. You can find out more about the animated catrinas here. KSAT will host a Day of the Dead virtual event on Oct. 30 at 8 p.m.Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

SAN ANTONIO – Today at 1 p.m. on SA Live, The Look: Thrift store Halloween edition! 🎃 Look for your photos today on SA Live from 1 to 2 p.m. on KSAT 12 & KSAT.com! Posted by SA Live on Monday, October 26, 2020Goodwill San Antonio has everything you need to accentuate this year’s Halloween costumes for less! SA Live airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KSAT 12. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.

Coyoacan is also home to one of Mexico’s most popular attractions, La Casa Azul, or the “Blue House.”The house is where renowned artist Frida Kahlo was born and was her final resting place. In 1957, it was transformed into the Museo Casa Azul. RELATED: Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera’s art embraced Mexican heritage, culture represented in Day of the Dead traditionsIt contains a collection of Mexican folk art by Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera. The Museo Casa Azul is a glimpse into Kahlo’s life, which has been immortalized in Mexican culture. Below are images from inside La Casa Azul.

SAN ANTONIO – Today on SA Live, free tacos, a San Antonio singing celebrity, Halloween cocktails, our October Big Adventure and a traditional Day of the Dead procession performance by Urban-15. Ally Brooke, of Fifth Harmony, chats with Mike about her new book, being a star from San Antonio, working with Kelsey Grammer, of “Frasier” fame, and about her time with the all-female singing group. Meanwhile, Urban-15 is getting ready for Dia de los Muertos with a time honored tradition: the Day of the Dead procession. Watch their performance in the video below. Stream the show anytime from the KSAT TV app on Roku, Fire Stick, a smart TV or smartphone.

GUANAJUATO, Mexico – Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera are two of Mexico’s most impactful and influential figures. (Frida Kahlo image from Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacan, Mexico City. (Diego Rivera image taken from Diego Rivera Museum in Guanajuato, Mexico. (Image from Diego Rivera Museum. “They contributed to intellectual conversations of the day, which I think lends to their legacy.”(Frida Kahlo image from Frida Kahlo Museum in Coyoacan, Mexico City.

SAN ANTONIO – Today on SA Live, a brand new Elder Eats, Dia de los Muertos cocktails, the new fall menu at Whiskey Cake, prepping for cold and flu season and shop local for Halloween costumes! David Elder stops by Güerito’s Red Tacos to tell us about their grand opening and give us a taste of what’s on the menu. Jen joins us live at Whiskey Cake, where they not only offer their famous whiskey cake but a bunch of other tasty fall treats! It’s Shop Local: Halloween costume edition! Four local businesses where you can find your spooky-fun costumes for the big night at home, including Gibson Costume Shop, Starline Costumes, Cherry’s Costumes Galore and Hocus Pocus Halloween Costume Shop.

SAN ANTONIO – Want to learn to build an altar to celebrate Día de Muertos but don’t know where to start? In his latest venture, Hernández has partnered with the grocery giant to offer an experience where heaven, earth and technology meet through an altar kit. “As a surprise and delight for our customers, we will give them out free as part of select orders placed via H-E-B Curbside. H-E-B to distribute Día de Muertos altar kits. H-E-B and Hernández will also distribute painting kits that include a paper mâché skull, a variety of paints and a brush.

GUANAJUATO, Mexico – For many, Pixar’s “Coco" is considered to be one of the most culturally significant children’s movies in history. It connected with audiences across Central and North America, bringing Dia de Muertos to life and showcasing the traditions associated with the celebration. In February, a KSAT crew traveled to Guanajuato, Mexico to visit some of the sites that inspired the film. Guanajuato’s famous Callejon del Beso can be seen in the “Coco” scene when Miguel speaks to his grandmother in the Land of the Dead. But at its heart, “Coco” was about family and traditions built through generations of ancestors.

SAN ANTONIO – Day of the Dead is about honoring loved ones that have passed on, and sugar skulls help do just that. You can decorate the sugar skulls with glitter, feathers, colored foil and you can write the name of your deceased loved one on its forehead. As for why they’re made of sugar? Learn more about sugar skulls and their significance to the Day of the Dead traditions in the video player above. Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

SAN ANTONIO – A printmaker and educator at The University of Texas at San Antonio has crafted one of the large skulls that’ll be displayed around downtown for Day of the Dead. Juan Mora gives us a closer look at what goes into his printmaking process and what the meanings are behind his designs. “This is something incredible and I’m really excited to represent UTSA, San Antonio and mi gente,” Mora said. You can watch the full story in the video player above. Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

(Alebrijes in Guanajuato, Mexico. KSAT Day of the Dead)Linares said that in 1936 he was very ill and then became unconscious. (Alebrijes in Guanajuato, Mexico. Below are images from KSAT’s visit in February to an Alebrije shop in Guanajuato, Mexico. KSAT Day of the Dead)(Alebrijes in Guanajuato, Mexico.

SAN ANTONIO – Moises Espino del Castillo, the “Duke of Calaveras,” wrote this Day of the Dead poem about former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros. The poem is recited in the video player above by UTSA professor Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark. Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

San Antonio’s ‘Duke of Calaveras’ writes Day of the Dead poem about former Mayor Henry CisnerosPublished: October 15, 2020, 11:14 amMoises Espino del Castillo, the “Duke of Calaveras,” wrote this Day of the Dead poem about former San Antonio Mayor Henry Cisneros. The poem is recited by UTSA professor Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark.

SAN ANTONIO – Moises Espino del Castillo, the “Duke of Calaveras,” wrote this Day of the Dead poem about UTSA professor Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark. She recited the poem for KSAT-12. Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

SAN ANTONIO – Moises Espino del Castillo, the “Duke of Calaveras,” wrote this Day of the Dead poem about former baseball stars Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire. It is recited here by Dr. Ellen Riojas Clark with UTSA’s division of Bicultural-Bilingual studies. Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

San Antonio's 'Duke of Calaveras' writes Day of the Dead poem about Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwirePublished: October 15, 2020, 10:53 amMoises Espino del Castillo, the "Duke of Calaveras," wrote this Day of the Dead poem about former baseball stars Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.

San Antonio's 'Duke of Calaveras' writes Day of the Dead poem about Ellen Riojas ClarkPublished: October 15, 2020, 10:49 amMoises Espino del Castillo, the "Duke of Calaveras," wrote this Day of the Dead poem about Ellen Riojas Clark.

SAN ANTONIO – Cemeteries can be sad and somber places, but throughout Mexico, they are instead places of comfort and culture. The cemetery, or panteon as it’s known in Spanish, is an important place for families to celebrate and remember their lost loved ones. Each gravesite is filled with momentos, personal items or decorations that are an expression of that person’s life. In this Day of the Dead story, we explain how these tributes at each tombstone provide a celebratory spirit to one’s final resting place. Find more Day of the Dead stories on KSAT.com:

Cemeteries transform into shrines to remember loved ones on Day of the DeadPublished: October 15, 2020, 10:17 amCemeteries can be sad, somber places, but throughout Mexico, they are instead places of comfort and culture.