Hispanic Heritage

Sugar Land Celebrating Hispanic Heritage & Dia de los Muertos

Culture and Education Come Together As We Celebrate Dia de los Muertos

2023 Video Promotion

This year marks the 124th anniversary of Hispanic Heritage in Sugar Land. The Sugar Land Heritage Museum & Visitors Center is pleased to honor this landmark in Sugar Land history with a Dia de los Muertos exhibit from October 17 to November 4, 2023. The exhibit will comprise a three-week display of altars created by local families to commemorate their beloved ancestors who lived in Sugar Land and contributed to its development. The exhibition will also have an afternoon event on Saturday, October 21 at “Sugar Land Town Square” which will include live music, entertainment, costume contest, and historical-cultural presentations.

The City of Sugar Land and the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation are donating time and materials to facilitate this exciting exhibit. Public donations are required to make it a real success. Through generous support from businesses, foundations and the community, the Sugar Land Heritage Foundation can continue its partnership with educational organizations and institutions to foster cultural awareness and embrace diversity. Donors will be honored for their generous contributions during the three-week exhibit, at the October 21 event at the “Sugar Land Town Square” and on the organizers’ digital media channels.

We are looking for Sponsors to help with the cost of the event. Use the 2023 SL Hispanic Heritage Sponsorship Form Button below for the Sponsor form. If you wish to pay online, use the donation button at the top and put DdlM and the Sponsor Level in the Comments.

2023 SL Hispanic Heritage Sponsorship Form

Display Tables for 2023 Dia de los Muertos are Sold Out

Dia de los Muertos exhibition is Tuesday, October 17 – Saturday, November 4, 2023.
A minimum donation for each “Exhibit Space Reservation” has been established.
Twenty (20) 8’ x 30” tables will be allocated for one display per table. The minimum donation for an entire 8’ table will be $50 per table.
Four (4) 8’ x 30” tables will be allocated for 2 displays per table (each display being allocated 4’ width). The minimum donation for a ½ table (4’ wide display space) will be $20.
So the total number of altar displays will be 20 (8’ wide) + 8 (4’ wide) = 28 total.
Each “Exhibit Space Reservation Form” can be completed below. Donation payment must be made with the completed online form.
A completed reservation form can also be mailed to Ramon Gomez, 1819 Sabine Lane, Richmond, Texas, 77406. Reservation forms completed and mailed in require a minimum donation with the check made out to “Sugar Land Heritage Foundation”.
The first twenty (20) completed Exhibit Space Reservation Forms (along with donation) requesting an 8’ table will have priority for these tables.
The first eight (8) completed Exhibit Space Reservation Forms (along with donation) requesting a 4’ display space will have priority for these spaces.
A wait list for display space will be maintained if more than 28 families request space for a Dia de los Muertos altar display.
The assignment of the tables and display areas will be the responsibility of the Dia de los Muertos organizing committee. A random drawing (coordinated by the organizing committee) will be held no later than October 6 (Friday) and exhibitors notified by e-mail or text message shortly thereafter.
Family altar (ofrenda) set up dates will be October 13-16 (Friday – Monday) from 9AM-5PM at Sugar Land Heritage Museum.
No open flames allowed and altar displays cannot attach to museum walls in any fashion (no tape, sticky putty or thumb tacks may be used on the museum walls).
Exhibits must be removed from the Heritage Museum by close of business on November 8 (Wednesday). Exhibits CANNOT be removed before 4:00 pm on November 4, Saturday.

2023 Hispanic Heritage and
Dia de los Muertos Exhibit and Celebration

Interested in learning more? Click the button below for details about our successful 2023 Hispanic Heritage and Dia de los Muertos exhibit and celebration.

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation Report

2023 Dia de los Muertos Catrin/Catrina Costume Contest

The Sugar Land 2023 Dia de los Muertos Celebration at Town Square will hold a catrin/catrina Costume Contest. The organizing committee will review all Costume Contest forms submitted. To register for the costume contest, each contestant must complete this online registration form, and an entry introduction, by 5:00 PM, October 14, 2023. Registering online does not guarantee contestants a spot in the contest as the number of contestants is limited. However, registration for the costume contest is first come, first serve. After registering online, contestants will receive a confirmation e-mail along with additional Dia de los Muertos Costume Contest information containing rules, information, and a contest itinerary.

Click the button above for the Rules and Registration Form.

Thank You

2023 Dia de los Muertos Schedule

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage and Dia de los Muertos exhibit

Tuesday, October 17th to
Saturday, November 4th
Admission: Free

10 am to 5 pm Tuesday thru Saturday –
(closed Mondays)

Sugar Land Heritage Museum & Visitors Center
198 Kempner Street, Bldg. B – 2nd Floor
Sugar Land, Texas 77498