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Downtown Día de los Muertos Community Altar Exhibition

Downtown Dia de los Muertos Community Altar Exhibition, women dancing in colorful cultural clothing
Gloria Molina Grand Park
200 N Grand Ave
Los Angeles , California 90012
Saturday, October 31, 2026 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free

Each year, Gloria Molina Grand Park becomes a vibrant gathering place for Los Angeles communities to honor Día de los Muertos. The park’s free, week-long exhibition of community ofrendas invites reflection, connection, and celebration of loved ones who have passed.

Rooted in Indigenous Mexican traditions, the program blends art, music, and ritual to create a space of healing and joy for all.

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