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Day of the Dead Celebrations

Dia de Los Muertos

Los Angeles is multi-cultural.  There are many ways to celebrate then end of harvest season and the beginning of winter. Day of the Dead celebrations are technically on November 2st, All Souls Day... but in Los Angeles, there's more time needed to party.

Come join the festivals to remember and celebrate your ancestors.  Enjoy the traditions of our southern neighbors - good spicy food, music, dancing and don't miss those candy skulls.

Dia de Los Muertos - Day of the Dead - Olvera Street

 The Day of the Dead celebrations date back to the time of the Aztecs.  It is a time of remembrance and socialization.  Olvera Street will have two parades, lots of things for kids and their families, celebrities and wonderful food.  Piñata Breaking, Children Workshops, Face Painting, Strolling Mariachi, Ballet Folklorico.

Nightly candle light processions in memory of those who have gone before at 7pm.  from October 25 though November 2, 2007

Check out their web site for a detailed explanation of the history and culture behind this celebration.

bulletInfo: http://olvera-street.com/html/dia_de_los_muertos.html   <detail> or 213-625-5045. 
bulletMain Fiesta Muertos : November 3 & 4, 2007.  10am until 2pm. 
bulletOlvera Street and Broadway, Pueblo de Los Angeles, downtown LA.
bulletFree to the public
bulletKids welcome   

Other October Events

bullet“Sacred Memory: Honoring the Dead Across Cultures”
bulletOctober 20-November 17. 2007
bulletat the Pico House, 424 North Main Street.
bulletGroove to Your Health
bulletOctober 13, 2007
bulletAn annual free health festival on  Olvera Street highlighting a connection between dance and fitness. An Afro-Brazilian street parade, hula-hooping, and free health screenings and a good and healthy time will be had by all.

El Dia De Los Muertos - Hollywood Forever Cemetery

  "A unique way for ancient cultures to “befriend” death, Day of the Dead is one of the most important celebrations in the Hispanic culture. An unparalleled feast for the senses, the celebration is known for elaborate costumes, ornate Altars, savory foods and performances of all kinds.

"A blend of respect and humor make Day of the Dead unique. The tradition reminds us that death is as natural as life, and that remembering a loved one does not necessarily need be a somber experience.

Theatrical presentations, processions, singers, etc.  Contests for altar building.  See web site for more information.

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Info:  (877) 844-3837. http://www.ladayofthedead.com 
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Saturday October 27, 2007, 4-11pm, Free.
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Food available in park

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Altar setup on Friday Oct 27 - 6:30-10:30

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6000 Santa Monica Boulevard (Hollywood Forever Cemetery )

bulletCostumes: Dia de Los Muertos attire strongly encouraged - Come dressed in your finest Calaca apparel

George Newnam's Casa de Calaveras - House of Skeletons

The Hispanic Arts Council of The Bowers Museum of Cultural Art celebrates  El Dia de los Muertos.  View George Newnam's annual display of life-size Skeletons in the Casa de Calaveras - House of Skeletons special exhibit. --  A visual narrative of installations chronicling the spiritual journey of Jose and Gloria Calavera during Mexico's El Dia de Los Muertos, The Day of the Dead.  An educational, multi-cultural walk-through attraction featuring life-size fully dressed skeleton figures aided by black lighting, props and music.

Enjoy live entertainment -- Mesoamerican music with Martin Espino; dance performance by Xipe Totec Danza Azteca; take part in children's face painting and sugar skulls celebration of Dia de los Muertos.  Learn to construct an altar, paper cutting, and stroll through the many altars which will be on display in the outdoor courtyard. Co-sponsored by the Hispanic Arts Council.  Since 2004.   

bulletInfo:  http://www.hometown.aol.com/casacalavera or 714-567-3600
bulletSaturday & Sunday, November 3 & 4, 2007, 11-4pm,
bulletBowers Museum Courtyard, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana.
bulletEvent is free.  However admission charged to Bowers Museum exhibits.

Sabor de Mexico Lindo - A Taste of Beautiful Mexico

 Huntington Park presents Southern California's largest 3 day Downtown Street Festival saluting National Hispanic Heritage Month.  Live music on concert stages, craft boots, petting zoo, carnival rides.  

Special activities include cultural displays, children's piñata contest, mariachi groups, and more.  Covers 9 city blocks with fiesta fun.   Includes family health fair. 

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Info: http://www.hpchamber1.com    323-585-1155 or  <details>
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October 3-5, 2008 ,

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9 blocks of Pacific Blvd in downtown Huntington Park

Dia de Los Muertos - East Los Angeles

 In the heart of East Los Angles -  The event will feature an art exhibition, elaborate altars built by premier altar makers in memory of deceased loved ones, children’s art workshops, Aztec dance blessing and ceremony, music, arts and craft vendors as well as delicious local food. One of the highlights of the celebration includes a traditional procession down Cesar Chavez Avenue, featuring people of all ages in colorful calavera face paint and costumes

Procession participants are asked to meet at CINCO PUNTOS (Cesar Chavez & Lorena) at 5:00PM, We will then proceed to SELF HELP GRAPHICS & ART, located at 3802 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue & Gage.  Participants are encouraged to dress in Calavera mask's and attire

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Info: http://www.selfhelpgraphics.com/events/diadelosmuertos.php
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November 2, 2007 - procession starts at 5pm, Free

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East Los Angeles.  (See address above, note carnival is at end of the procession.)

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Calavera masks and attire encouraged

Dia De Los Muertos Workshops

Free Saturday workshopsin October on Papel Flores (paper flowers), Paper Mache Mask making, Dia De Los Muertos mascaras and Mask, Beginners Papel,  Picado, Water Color Butterflys , and more.  See the full class schedule <here> .

Festival De La Gente Benefit Concert

Arte Calidad Cultural Institute presents a benefit concert to provide funding for youth art internships. This event will feature Hispanic artists and entertainers Santos de Los Angeles ,Quinto Sol, The Wise Guys Big Band Machin.

bulletInfo: http://www.festivaldelagente.org/
bulletJohn Anson Ford Amphitheatre
bullet2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood
bulletFriday, October 3rd, 2008 - 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
bulletTicket: $50, $75, $100, $150

Festival de la Gente Community Arts & Music Festival

 Arte Calidad Cultural Institute will open its doors free to the public
to show its Internationally renowned collection of Giant Mojigangas (Giant paper maché puppets) at its new  15,000 sq ft art studio at Barker Block lofts. Works will be on display by students along with resident artists Ricardo Estrada, Miriam Martinez, David Dominguez, Jaime Reyes (Vyal) and Founder Tony Dominguez.

There will be a children’s safe zone where alters will be exhibited by students, schools and local community organizations. Prizes will be awarded for the best altar. The Zone will also include Eco-Friendly Activities, face painting and arts & crafts for the entire family to enjoy. The event will host family oriented entertainment and regional music acts  

 
bulletInfo: http://www.festivaldelagente.org/
bulletSat-Sun, November 1-2, 2008   1-9
bullet5th Street & Hewitt Street, Los Angeles <-- New Location
bullet(on the west end of the 6th street bridge, actually closer to the 4th Street Bridge - so just down the street from the old location)
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Day of the Dead: Altars and Ephemera - Exhibit

 The show features traditional and other altars as well as work by local artists and Mexican folk art commemorating this major holiday. The public is invited to a reception on Saturday, October 6, from 2 - 6 P.M.

In honor of these dates, The Folk Tree annually invites Los Angeles artists to assemble altars for people or events of significance to them. Highly personal, these altars often include photographs and other mementos, letters, candles and offerings of food. In addition to lost loved ones, in the past artists have created altars for victims of tragedies and violence, for well-known figures who have died, and for deceased pets.

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Info: http://www.folktree.com/events.htm
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October 6 - November 3, 2007

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Hours are: M-W, 11-6; Th-Sat, 10-6; Sun, 12-5

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The Folk Tree, 217 South Fair Oaks Avenue, minutes walking distance from the Gold Line's Del Mar station, and just south of Old Pasadena.

Plume Norie's Day of the Dead in LA  has a large list of festivals from all around SoCal.
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 http://www.plume-noire.com/feature/halloween/dayofthedeadlosangeles.html

 

Head over to Boo News for more sources for even more events.

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