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... and salsa dance.
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.
 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, 2008
Check out their web site for a detailed explanation of the history and
culture behind this celebration.
"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 November 1, 2008, 4-11pm,
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$5 adults (exact change, please), kids under 10, free
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Food available in park |
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Altar setup on Friday Oct 31 - 6:30-10:30 |
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6000 Santa
Monica Boulevard (Hollywood Forever Cemetery ) |
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| Costumes: Dia de Los Muertos attire strongly encouraged - Come
dressed in your finest Calaca apparel |
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.
| Info:
http://www.hometown.aol.com/casacalavera or 714-567-3600
| Saturday & Sunday, November 3 & 4, 2007, 11-4pm, |
| Bowers Museum Courtyard, 2002 North Main Street, Santa Ana. |
| Event is free. However admission charged to Bowers Museum exhibits. |
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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.
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, 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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Final workshop and alter blessing
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November 1, 2008
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Self Help Graphics ballroom |
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3802 Cesar E. Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles |
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Processing and carnival
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November 2, 2008 -
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procession starts at 4pm, Free |
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kids can get their face painted or masks from 2:30 on. |
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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 |
Free Saturday workshops in 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>
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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
| Info:
http://www.festivaldelagente.org/
| Sat-Sun, November 1-2, 2008 1-9 |
| 5th Street & Hewitt Street, Los Angeles <--
New Location
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4th Street Bridge - so just down the street from the old location) |
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| Free |
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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 the opening reception on
Saturday, October 4, 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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Exhibit: October 4 - November 2, 2008 |
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Hours are: M-W, 11-6; Th-Sat, 10-6; Sun, 12-5 |
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Reception: October 4, 2008, Sat 2-6pm
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The Folk Tree, 217 South Fair Oaks Avenue,
Pasadena
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minutes walking distance from the Gold Line's Del Mar
station, and just south of Old Pasadena. |
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Come play on
Catalina Island at a masquerade ball for an over the top celebration. Face
and body painting, hot talented salsa dancers, Snow Queen maidens that will
rock your world! Join a massive costume party with ghouls and grooves
all night and take over the spooky Catalina Canyon Resort on the Island.
Saturday continue the party with Breakfast & Bloody Mary's
with pool side DJ. Salsa lessons, face & body painting, the Dia de los
Muertos dinner and show. Dance the night away under the stars at the Canyon
Country Resort & Spa to the hottest Salsa, Cumba, and Reggaeton.
Get the full weekend experience starting in Marina del Rey and take the
Marina Flyer with us for pre-party and complimentary spirits ~or pick up
tickets for just one of the events and make your own plans. See the website
for all the party options.
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Info:
http://www.iglesiasnights.com/
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Halloween Weekend, October 31 - Nov 1... or 2, 2008 |
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You can board for Catalina for 4 SoCal ports including...
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Marian del Rey start - includes pre-party & complementary
shooters on the way |
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Catalina start - Catalina Canyon Resort & Spa
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888 Country Club Dr., Avalon |
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Tickets: See website, starts with $40-60 event tickets.
Weekend packages including rooms and transportation. |
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Costume required. |
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Tamale Cook-off,
demo, eating, tastes, recipes, everything tamale... including a tamale
museum Altar Making contest, arts and crafts booths, kids zone, free
bands.
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Info:
http://www.eastlosangeles.net/tamalefestival/
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Fri-Sun, October 31, November 1 & 2, 2008
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See website for full schedule and for contest and band
times |
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MacArthur Park
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2122 West 7th Street, Los Angeles |
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between Parkview & Alvarado Street on 7th Street |
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Free Admission
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Dia de Los Muertos Cultural Festival
Remember loved ones
and celebrate their homecoming. (In spirit, of course!) Music, dance and art
show joy and love for the spirits and the fact that we are still here to
enjoy life ourselves! Decorate sugar skulls, make skeleton puppets, have
your face painted like a calavera, view the lovely ofrendas (memorial
altars), enter La Casa de Calaveras, partake of tamales, hot Mexican
chocolate and pan de muerto (bread of the dead). Enjoy the performances of
the Xipe Totec Danza Azteca, The Mariachi Kids and Los Soñadores Folklorico
Dia de los Muertos Festival - Canoga Park
Celebrate Aztec
culture and party with the whole family at a Street Festival in the heart of
the valley. Vendors, classic car show. See website for stage
events.
Plume Norie's Day of the Dead in LA has a
large list of festivals from all around SoCal.
Head over to Boo News for more sources for even
more events.
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