Organizers cite a lack of funding after sponsors pulled support following violence near the free monthly street festival.
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November 2, 2026
Oakland Unveils 34-Foot La Catrina at FestivalFruitvale Transit Village hosted a Día de los Muertos celebration featuring a giant La Catrina statue built in Mexico City.
October 30, 2026
Oakland First Fridays Faces Potential Permanent ClosureThe city's monthly street festival canceled its November 2026 event after failing to secure required corporate sponsorships.
October 22, 2026
Giant La Catrina Statue Arrives in OaklandThe 34-foot sculpture now stands at Fruitvale Transit Village ahead of local Day of the Dead festivities.
October 1, 2026
Oakland Unveiled Nation's Tallest La Catrina SculptureThe 34-foot structure now stands in Fruitvale Village as a tribute to culture, resilience, and remembrance.
September 22, 2026
La Catrina Sculpture Arrived in OaklandA massive, handcrafted sculpture from Mexico City has been assembled at Fruitvale Transit Village.
