Los Angeles County Sets Schedule for Day of the Dead Events
Museums, parks, and community centers across the region will host altars, music, and dance on Sunday to honor the dead.
By Kenji Yamamoto ·
Los Angeles County will host a series of Día de los Muertos observances this Sunday. The events span multiple venues, including museums, cemeteries, and public plazas, offering residents opportunities to build ofrendas and attend cultural performances.
The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County will open its doors at 11 a.m. for its annual festival. The program runs until 3 p.m. and includes live music, hands-on art activities, and a collective ofrenda. Community vendors will also participate in the gathering.
In Beverly Hills, the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is holding its second annual Family Fest Día de los Muertos at 11 a.m. in East West Bank Plaza. The free event features music, dance, food, and activities designed for families.
Forest Lawn will host celebrations at its Covina Hills, Cypress, and Glendale locations starting at noon. Performers will present folklórico dance and mariachi music. The sites will also display Catrina and alebrije artwork, host Bob Baker Marionette performances, and offer face painting and food.
Santa Monica Pier will host the seventh annual celebration honoring Pedro Infante. The schedule begins with community altars and a classic car show. An Aztec blessing and procession are set for 1 p.m., followed by folklórico dancing at 2 p.m. and mariachi performances at 3 p.m. Mexican Consul General Carlos González Gutiérrez will deliver remarks at 4 p.m.
Long Beach will present its 2026 festival at 1 p.m. at Rainbow Lagoon. The city and First District Councilwoman Mary Zendejas are organizing the free event, which includes a resource fair and participation from city departments. Angel City Football Club will also incorporate Día de los Muertos programming into its regular-season finale against Boston Legacy FC at 2 p.m. at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson.
In Santa Fe Springs, Downey Sister Cities will hold a fundraiser at Casa AJUA at 12131 Telegraph Road starting at 2 p.m. Altars will honor Dolly Parton, Selena, and Celia Cruz. Roxanna Bonilla-Giannini will perform and discuss her work on the film 9 to 5. Proceeds from the event will support local cultural and arts programs. Similar events are scheduled in Irvine, Santa Ana, and Costa Mesa.
Source: MyNewsLA (City News Service)
