Altar Application

Thank you for registering to build an altar for the 24th Annual Día de los Muertos Festival in Downtown Oceanside!
We’re so grateful for your participation as this beloved community event continues to grow each year.

Altar Space
Each altar space is 10x10 ft.
If you need a larger area, please contact the Event Manager in advance for approval.

What to Bring
Altar builders must provide their own canopy, tables, and setup materials.

Cost
$20 cash due upon arrival (covers your space and flowers)
Flowers: $10 per bucket (available before 9 AM on festival day)
All flowers are provided by Mellano & Company, whose generous contributions help support next year’s festival.

Rules & Guidelines
Please do not leave valuables or food overnight.
Selling items (including flowers) from altar areas is not permitted.
Altar builders are responsible for their own setup, teardown, and trash disposal.

All trash must be taken to a dumpster or removed from the site.
This is a family event — profanity, drug references, or inappropriate content are strictly prohibited.
No smoking within 50 ft. of the staging area.

Application Deadline
October 20, 2025

Name*

First NameLast Name

Email*

example@example.com

Cell Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.

Alternate Contact Person

First NameLast Name

Cell Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Altar Description*

Please provide an explanation or story of your altar (optional): You might mention what your family or your group represents, provide the names of loved ones you are honoring, include important information about your culture, describe the significance of items displayed, etc.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY:

I agree to indemnify, defend, waive, release, and Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos, Por Siempre Car Club, the City of Oceanside, its officers, agents, volunteers and/or employees harmless from any and all liability, claims, and causes of action for injuries to person or property arising out of or related to Dia de los Muertos, specifically including, without limitation, injury and damage to booth and contents, merchandise, employees, contractors, guests, customers, invitees, and all other third parties.

The undersigned gives permission to the Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos and Por Siempre Car Club for the use of any photographs supplied by the Exhibitor, for any information related to Exhibitor’s vehicle and to use any photographs taken at the event. I also agree I will not bring nor consume alcoholic beverages while on the premises of the Friends of Oceanside Dia de los Muertos Festival Area.

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