Halloween in the U.S., Fèt Gede in Haiti: Events to Celebrate Day of the Dead Across the Haitian Diaspora

As Halloween approaches in the U.S., the Haitian community prepares for Fèt Gede, a Day of the Dead celebration rooted in Vodou tradition. This vibrant season honors ancestors through music, dance, and offerings, uniting the living with the spirits of the deceased. Here’s a roundup of Fèt Gede events happening this weekend in the U.S and one in the U.K.

New York City

Celebrating Fèt Gede & Día de Los Muertos
Date: November 2, 2024, 12–6 PM
Location: Caribbean Cultural Center African Diaspora Institute
This family-friendly event bridges Haitian and Mexican traditions through altar-making, music, and storytelling. Workshops by Kriyol Collective and Yolie Leon explore shared rituals and remembrance practices.
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Fèt Gede: A Celebration of Our Ancestors
Date: November 23, 2024, 6–10 PM
Location: Now & Then NYC, Brooklyn
Join artist Riva Nyri Précil for an evening of cultural expression and spiritual homage through music, food, and dance, celebrating the legacy of the Haitian Vodou tradition.
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Fèt Gede Dance Class 2024
Date: November 9, 2024, 2–4 PM
Location: Mark Morris Dance Group, Brooklyn
Led by Nadia Dieudonne & Feet of Rhythm, this class teaches traditional Haitian dance moves, honoring the spirits of Gede.
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New Orleans

Vodou Ceremony at New Orleans Healing Center
Date: November 1, 2024, 5–10 PM
Day of the Dead and Fèt Gede Celebration

Date: November 1, 2024, 5–10:30 PM

Location: New Orleans Healing Center

Hosted by La Source Ancienne Ounfo, this event includes a traditional Vodou ceremony, processions, and offerings to the Gede spirits. Attendees are encouraged to wear white with purple or black headscarves and bring offerings like rum, cigars, and other traditional items.
The evening promises a reflective and festive atmosphere to connect with ancestral spirits.
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Miami

Fèt Gede: RAM + Tafa Mi Soleil
Date: November 8, 2024, 7:30 PM
Location: Miami Beach Bandshell
Celebrate with performances by Haitian roots band RAM and singer Tafa Mi Soleil, featuring traditional drumming and rituals honoring the departed.
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Fèt Gede Celebration at Little Haiti Cultural Center
Date: November 1, 2024, 6–9 PM
Enjoy Haitian music, dance, and cuisine at this community event honoring ancestors.
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London, UK

Fèt Gede Feast of the Ancestors
Date: November 4, 2024
Location: Studio Z, Brixton Station Road
Experience Haiti’s Fèt Gede celebration in London, where the community will gather for music, dance, and art honoring the ancestors. Organized by the Fet Gede Committee UK and The Haitian Heritage Group UK, this inaugural event invites everyone to participate in Haitian traditions.
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