Ofrendas, or altars built for the Day of the Dead, honor those who have passed. Here's how some Milwaukee families keep the memories of their loved ones alive.

An ofrenda is an altar created for Día de Muertos to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away. Common items on an ofrenda include photos, candles, marigolds, food, and personal belongings of the deceased. Ofrendas traditionally incorporate the ...

New Guild, in Austin's West Campus neighborhood, set up the giant community altar at the corner of West 23rd and Nueces. According to an Instagram post from the co-op, anyone can submit a photo to be placed on the altar.

Cecil and Schatzie of Berkeley, Calif., honor deceased beloved Mission community members Virgina Ramos (The Tamale Lady) and Scott Rogers (Scott Alcoholocaust) during Dia de los Muertos festivities on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.

This altar was among the 11 ofrendas honoring people who have died, at the Dia de Muertos event in 2021 at The Nave in Anchorage. The 2025 Dia de Muertos celebration in Anchorage has shifted to at-home commemorations and a video tribute at the Anchorage Museum. (Marc Lester / ADN archive)

The annual celebration began with the Festival of Altars and continued into the evening with the 44th annual Día de los Muertos procession.

Honoring and remembering zoo animals that have passed away, the Louisville Zoo hosts Dia de los Muertos celebration.

Sandra Manay built a Día de Muertos ofrenda outside her Hoboken, New Jersey, home to honor her late dog, Yogi. Soon, neighbors joined in, adding photos, flowers and mementos of their own pets. Now, a video of the ofrenda is going viral on TikTok.