Cultural Events and Celebrations

As part of its celebration of local diversity, Redwood City recognizes a variety of cultural events and awareness days.

Upcoming Events & Resources

Dia de los Muertos

With the support of different institutions, local businesses, and a large group of volunteers, Casa Círculo Cultural has held the Day of the Dead celebration in Redwood City annually since
2011. Every year, we meticulously choose a theme or a region of Mexico deeply rooted in the ancient tradition of the Day of the Dead. This year, we are delving into the captivating world of The Mayan Culture. The Mayans once thrived in the southern reaches of Mexico and Guatemala, in an area known as Quauhtlemallan, which translates to ‘place of many trees’ in the Nahuatl language of Mexico.

Casa Círculo Cultural will bring a Mayan-style Day of the Dead celebration to Redwood City; join us to be part of this magical and ancient tradition.

Welcome speech and procession begins at 6:00 pm with our guests of honor.

Attendees can enjoy the ceremonial altars created by the members of the community, a procession, catrinas, face painting, free children’s activities, food court, and live entertainment throughout the evening. There will be booth vendors offering traditional Dı́a De los Muertos food such as: hot chocolate, pan de muerto, tamales, and more!

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Below is a list of the cultural days and months Redwood City recognizes annually. The list is not exhaustive; a range of other cultural celebrations and acknowledgements take place every year in Redwood City.

January

Poverty in America Awareness Month

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (third Monday in January)

February

Black History Month 

890 Jefferson Ave. (Formerly Cost Plus World Market)
 

World Day of Social Justice

March

Women’s History Month

International Transgender Day of Visibility

April

May

Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month

June

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

July

Disability Pride Month, National Disability Independence Day

 August

International Youth Day

Senior Citizens Day

 September

Welcoming Week

October

Filipino American History Month 

Indigenous People’s Day (second Monday in October)

National Coming Out Day 

November

National Native American, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month 

Día de los Muertos

Veterans’ Day

December

Universal Human Rights Month

Chanukah

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