Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival

Date: November 1, 2025

Time: Noon to 10:00 p.m.

Downtown Upland (Intersection of 2nd Avenue and A Street)

Join us for a vibrant celebration of life and remembrance at the Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival in historic downtown! This enchanting event brings together rich cultural traditions, vibrant colors, and the warmth of community. From artisan vendors offering handcrafted treasures to food trucks serving mouth-watering Mexican delicacies, there's something for everyone. For more information, please click here.

• Live Entertainment
• Artisan Vendors
• Kids Zone 
• Food Trucks

In the last 5 years, the City of Upland has been steadily increasing resources to transform Historic Downtown Upland into a viable commercial and residential hub in the city.  These revitalization efforts have been made possible by federal dollars invested into Downtown specific economic development programs, Public Works infrastructure projects and proactive action by City staff to identify and recruit new business ventures and residential projects to the area.  The goal is to make Historic Downtown Upland a destination place that offers an enjoyable variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options for Upland residents and Upland visitors alike.

The Development Services Department has prepared a presentation that summarizes the Downtown Parklet Project and Development Highlights. Please click on the attached document below, for a summary of the Downtown Parklet Program, improvements and developments in the Historic Downtown, and notable development projects Citywide. In addition, the highlight summary includes a conceptual design for the proposed Urban Plaza within the Pacific Electric Bike Trail, a snapshot of the Downtown Upland Business Assistance Programs, and new residential in downtown.

Discover Upland! 

Creating a pleasant and inclusive Downtown environment by improving the aesthetics of the hardscape and landscape while preserving historical character and charm. 
To view the Downtown Beautification Analysis and Proposal, please click on the PDF below.

Marketing and promoting Downtown as a viable and desirable place to live, work, shop and dine. 
To view the article, please click on the PDF below.