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 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.

Photos opportunities: This is a great opportunity for street photography, costumes, makeup artists and performers.

What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, a moderate zoom and / or wide-angle lens.

TAOP PHOTO CHALLENGE - A Day of the Dead Album will be created for the event. Post three (3) of your best photographs from the event. Submission deadline is FRIDAY THE 13TH 2026 at 7 pm.

A BEST PHOTO FROM THE MEETUP ALBUM WILL BECOME THE PERMANENT COVER FOR THE EVENT and the name of the winning photographer will also be displayed on the album cover. There will not be any honorable mentions.