{"id":501223,"date":"2026-10-19T17:32:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/501223\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T17:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T17:32:09","slug":"the-largest-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration-in-the-u-s-returns-to-this-legendary-l-a-cemetery-this-weekend-with-100-altars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/501223\/","title":{"rendered":"The largest D\u00eda de los Muertos celebration in the U.S. returns to this legendary L.A. cemetery this weekend with 100+ altars"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/hollywood-forever-1024x683.png\"   width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" alt=\"hollywood forever\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCourtesy of Hollywood Forever Cemetery.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/la-second-best-city-in-america\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/la-second-best-city-in-america\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_0\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Los Angeles <\/a>is a melting pot of communities from every corner of the globe, but Mexican culture has left one of the city\u2019s most unmistakable marks, from its <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/mexican-restaurants-la\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/mexican-restaurants-la\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_1\" data-category=\"click_internal\">delicious food<\/a> to its iconic <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/cruising-low-rider-legal-ca\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/cruising-low-rider-legal-ca\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_2\" data-category=\"click_internal\">lowrider scene.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/es\/dia-de-los-muertos-es\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/es\/dia-de-los-muertos-es\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_3\" data-category=\"click_internal\">D\u00eda de los Muertos<\/a> (perhaps Mexico\u2019s most recognizable cultural traditions), the City of Angels has a fitting American epicenter\u2026 And this year is no exception, as <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/celebrity-graves-los-angeles\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/celebrity-graves-los-angeles\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_4\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Hollywood Forever Cemetery<\/a> prepares to welcome thousands of people for its annual celebration of life, memory, and tradition.<\/p>\n<p>D\u00eda de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 27th annual D\u00eda de los Muertos festival takes place on Saturday, October 24, from noon to midnight at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladayofthedead.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.ladayofthedead.com\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_5\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\"> Hollywood Forever Cemetery<\/a>, located at 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard. This year\u2019s theme is All Under One Sky (Bajo un mismo cielo).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s plenty to explore throughout the day, including more than 100 elaborate altars created by community members to honor their departed loved ones, a ceremonial procession featuring hundreds of Aztec dancers, and a Cathedral Mausoleum <a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/los-angeles-museum-exhibitions\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/los-angeles-museum-exhibitions\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_6\" data-category=\"click_internal\">art exhibition<\/a> showcasing original works. Visitors can also enjoy folkl\u00f3rico performances, arts and crafts vendors, food stalls, and a dedicated children\u2019s area.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music is another major part of the celebration. This year\u2019s lineup features:<\/p>\n<p>DannyLux<\/p>\n<p>Trish Toledo<\/p>\n<p>Tropa Magica<\/p>\n<p>Los Shadows<\/p>\n<p>DJ Que Madre<\/p>\n<p>JoaQU.N<\/p>\n<p>Dro Barlo<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tickets are available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ladayofthedead.com\/event-info\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/www.ladayofthedead.com\/event-info\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_7\" data-category=\"click_non_sales\">official festival website<\/a>, with admission windows from noon to 4 p.m., 4 to 7 p.m., and 7 to 11 p.m.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Largest D\u00eda de los Muertos Celebration in the U.S.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/cemeteries-los-angeles\/\" rel=\"follow nofollow noopener\" target=\"_self\" class=\"shortcode-outbound-link\" data-has-ga=\"true\" data-ga-type=\"click\" data-label=\"https:\/\/secretlosangeles.com\/cemeteries-los-angeles\/\" data-action=\"text_cta_8\" data-category=\"click_internal\">Hollywood Forever<\/a> describes its annual festival as the largest D\u00eda de los Muertos celebration in the country. The tradition began in 1999 and has grown into a major cultural gathering, attracting attendees from across SoCal and beyond.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The scale is remarkable: the cemetery\u2019s grounds accommodate more than 100 altars, five stages of music and dance, food and artisan vendors, and cultural exhibitions throughout the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If attendance numbers mirror last year\u2019s turnout, the festival could once again draw a staggering 35,000 people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Courtesy of Hollywood Forever Cemetery. 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