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Celebrate Life and Legacy: Join Us for Downtown Día de los Muertos 2026!
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.
Visitor Information
Join us as Gloria Molina Grand Park transforms into a space of remembrance, healing, and celebration with altars, art, music, and community gatherings from October 25 to November 2.
Date
OCT. 24, 2026- NOV. 2, 2026
LOCATION
Gloria Molina Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Ofrendas and Celebrations
Save the dates for our upcoming celebrations! Get ready for these amazing gatherings for the community.
Opening Celebration
Grand Avenue Arts All Access: Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos Opening Celebration
SAT. OCT 25, 11 AM – 4 PM
Noche de los Muertos
Noche de los Muertos: The Official Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos Closing Celebration
SUN. NOV 2, 3 – 7 PM
Nine-day Exhibition
The park’s free, week-long outdoor exhibition of community ofrendas.
OCT 25 – NOV 2, 8 AM – 9 PM
Community Exhibition
Explore 19 unique altars created by professional artists and local organizations reflecting the diverse stories & cultures of Los Angeles.Community altar by leaving a framed photo, memento, or message in remembrance of someone special. Curated by renowned artist Consuelo G. Flores, this year’s theme is ‘Let Freedom Ring: Honoring Our Immigrant Ancestors.’
“Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tost to me.”
~ Excerpt of The New Colossus poem on the Statue of Liberty
With the freedoms born from the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, the discouraged, oppressed, from every part of the world courageously made their way here seeking new lives and freedoms in a new land. This hope brought many families to this country. Mine was one.
I’ve never felt insecure here. Now, I carry my birth certificate with me because of ICE and the potential that I’ll be disappeared. No one knowing where I’ve been taken or what’s happened.
How can ICE effectively change so drastically overnight? Was it that easy? I wondered about my family, how did they – we – escape this miscarriage of justice. How can the important contributions immigrants made, be disregarded?
The altars you’ll visit, focus on legacies of our immigrant past, of transplants from other countries. Perhaps even your family experience is reflected. These are stories of tragedy, resilience, fortitude, love, and ultimately hope, heartfelt responses to intense challenges we face today.
The monarch butterflies represent migration, the hope of metamorphosis, of becoming American. Now, that American Dream is being tested by the original, European immigrants.
The legacies we honor here are reminders of where we come from and how much we can accomplish.
– Consuelo G. Flores, renowned Altarista and Culture Bearer born and raised in East Los Angeles.
Ofrendas Created For:
Opening Celebration
Saturday, October 25th | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us for a special day of music, art, and cultural exploration. Make it a GRAND day and explore the incredible arts and cultural institutions along Grand Avenue with Grand Ave Arts: All Access!
Opening Ceremony
Come celebrate with us as we open this year’s altars and welcome the community into a space of remembrance, joy, and cultural connection. Live performances by Mariachi Las Catrinas, Ballet Folklorico, and live vinyl sets by El Marchante.
Enjoy Family-Friendly Activities
✨ Highlights include: A sacred processional and blessings by Ohtli Yollotl, honoring Indigenous roots. Family-friendly activities like face painting, card-making, sugar skull workshops, and wellness offerings from community partners A special dedication in memory of Gloria Molina, whose legacy continues to inspire the park.
Explore Grand Avenue:
Discover the incredible arts and cultural institutions along Grand Avenue with Grand Ave Arts: All Access.
Closing Celebration
Sunday, November 2nd | 3 – 7 p.m.
Illuminating the path between life and death through light, music and cultural expression, the celebration becomes the luminous Noche de los Muertos. Join us as we close this year’s Downtown Día with reflection, joy, and community spirit.
Headlining Performances
Latin GRAMMY®-nominated artist Lupita Infante will headline the four-hour festival, alongside L.A.-based band Boleros with Attitude (BWA) that revives the vintage Bolero sounds of the Golden Era of Mexico by fusing them with the dynamic force of hip-hop and DJ Sizzle Fantastic!
Festival Highlights
Families can take part in hands-on activities like lantern-making, marigold dye painting, and face painting. A community mercado will showcase local Los Angeles artisans, while glowing altars, candlelight, and offerings will illuminate the park as we gather in unity.
Connect with the community and celebrate life!
Don’t miss Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día De Los Muertos, a place to celebrate life, remembrance, and the enduring spirit of community and connection. Stay up to date with the full lineup and event details, follow @grandpark_la or join our email list.
Know Before You Go
Check out this helpful FAQ to get you set to celebrate Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos.
Public parking is available for $10.00 per vehicle at the following locations:
- Main Music Center Garage: (135 N. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
- The Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall Garage: (111 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90012)
- Conveniently located at the Civic Center/Grand Park station along the Metro B Line (Red) and D Line (Purple) via Metro’s new Regional Connector at Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill or Historic Broadway Little Tokyo/Arts District stops on the Metro A Line (Blue) and E Line (Expo)
Please do not bring the following items to this event. Prohibited items subject to change:
Foldable Chairs or Metal Chairs / Outside Alcoholic Beverages / Unsealed or Open Beverage Bottles with Liquid Including Water (fountains and water for purchase will be available) / Selfie Sticks /Glass / Smartboards / Projection Devices / Narcotics / Tents / Firecrackers / Explosives / Sparklers / Firearms / Weapons / Frowny Faces / Identity-covering costumes / Confetti Cannons / Generators / Drones / Printed Signage Measuring Larger Than 8.5 inches x 11 inches/ Props / Flag Poles / Sticks/ Aerosol cans / Smoking Paraphernalia /Lighters / skateboards/ scooters/ Fire Matches / Umbrellas*
*Umbrellas of any size will not be permitted into the event
THE FOLLOWING IS ALSO PROHIBITED AT THIS EVENT:
Public Intoxication / Rollerblading / Skateboarding / Smoking / Vaping / Unauthorized Vending / Unleashed Animals / Smart boarding / Outside Solicitation / Staking Objects to Ground / Drone Operation / Amplified Noise / Bicycles
ITEM(S) YOU CAN BRING:
Snacks / Food / Sealed juice boxes, and nonalcoholic drinks / Small bags * / Strollers / Empty reusable non-glass water containers / Umbrellas below 12″ when collapsed will be allowed
*All bags are subject to inspection
To see a list of prohibited items, click here.
Gloria Molina Grand Park welcomes all people with disabilities. We are dedicated to continually improving our efforts to ensure attendees have access to all festival goods and services, regardless of ability. This section will continue to get updated. Thank you!
Have Questions About Our ADA Access & Accommodations?
For any questions, please email: grandparkinfo@musiccenter.org
Yes, it is free and open to all ages. We invite everyone to celebrate and be a part of this incredible event. Pets are welcome too!
Yes, it is free to attend! No ticket is necessary. If you see anyone selling you a ticket please reach out to us – grandparkinfo@musiccenter.org
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