Día de los Muertos in Los Angeles: Where the City Gathers to Remember
By staff writer,
Día de los Muertos is not Halloween. It is a Mexican tradition of remembrance, when families build ofrendas to honor loved ones who have died. In Los Angeles, two of the city's best-known celebrations open on the same day, Saturday, October 24.
Hollywood Forever: The 27th Annual Celebration
On Saturday, October 24, from noon to midnight, Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard, hosts its 27th annual Día de los Muertos. The cemetery describes it as the largest Día de los Muertos celebration outside of Mexico. Visitors can explore altars, live performances and cultural experiences across the historic grounds, and the event includes altar and costume competitions.
Music: DannyLux, Trish Toledo, Tropa Magica and Los Shadows, with DJs Que Madre, Joaquín and Dro Barlo.
Know before you go: Tickets are sold through TicketWeb. No outside food, drink or pets are allowed. The event is rain or shine, with parking at nearby Paramount structures. https://www.ladayofthedead.com
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Gloria Molina Grand Park: Free and Open to All
Downtown, Grand Park's free Downtown Día de los Muertos presents 17 altars created by artists and local organizations and curated by altarista Consuelo G. Flores, under this year's theme, The Power of One. The exhibition is open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., October 24 through November 2, and no ticket is needed.
Opening celebration, Saturday, October 24, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Performances by El Río, Grupo Bella, Anaís Azul and Mariachi Arco•Iris de Los Angeles, with face painting and sugar-skull workshops.
Noche de los Muertos, Sunday, November 1, 3 to 7 p.m.: A closing celebration with The Negrete Family, DJ Butchona, Lxs Cochinxs and Mosa, and an artisan marketplace. https://grandparkla.org
A Note of Respect
If you attend in face paint or traditional dress, do so with care for its meaning. Visit the altars quietly, ask before photographing families, and consider supporting the artisans who keep these traditions alive. Event details, times and prices are set by each organizer and may change, so please confirm on the official website before you go.
Sources
Hollywood Forever, Día de los Muertos 2026: https://www.ladayofthedead.com
City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, 27th Annual Día de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever: https://culture.lacity.gov/event/27th-annual-dia-de-los-muertos-at-hollywood-forever
Gloria Molina Grand Park, Downtown Día de los Muertos 2026: https://grandparkla.org
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