Folklórico dancers at Día de los Muertos altar (Photo – Forest Lawn)
What better place to honor the Day of the Dead than one of the most beautiful memorial parks in the county? Four of Forest Lawn Memorial Parks are holding special Día de los Muertos celebrations, including their Glendale location on Sunday, November 1, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
By Melanie Hooks
For each of the four events, marigolds, handcrafted Catrina and alebrijes (spirit guide) artworks and brightly colored community ofrendas (altars) will transform the Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks into radiant and majestic spaces for remembrance.
Folklórico dance and mariachi music performances, arts & crafts, face painting, food, and refreshments will set a lively backdrop for the community to savor the holiday, light candles, place photographs and mementos on altars, and retell stories that keep the memories of generations of loved ones alive.
The free, family-friendly events will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm at Forest Lawn’s Covina Hills, Cypress, and Glendale locations, and on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Forest Lawn-Cathedral City.
Highlights
Folklórico dance and mariachi music performances
Bob Baker Marionette performances at Covina Hills, Cypress, and Glendale locations
Community ofrendas (altars) presentations
Handcrafted Catrina and alebrijes (spirit animal) art works
Arts & crafts, face painting, and refreshments
Food trucks and carts with delicious offerings
The public is welcome; no special reservations are needed, just the desire to participate in a beloved tradition.
Día de los Muertos Celebration
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Location
Forest Lawn Memorial Glendale
1712 S. Glendale Ave.
Glendale 91205
Free.