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Grand Park Día de los Muertos 2026
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Grand Park Día de los Muertos 2026

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Saturday, October 24, 2026
10:00 AM PDT – 10:00 PM PDT
Grand Park, 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Grand Park's Día de los Muertos celebration returns to downtown Los Angeles on October 24, 2026, transforming the park from City Hall to the Music Center into one of the largest public Día de los Muertos installations in Southern California.

Día de los Muertos is a Mexican tradition with pre-Columbian roots — a multi-day holiday when families build ofrendas (altars) to welcome the spirits of deceased loved ones back to the world of the living. Grand Park's annual event honors that tradition in public, creating a free, accessible space for the broader LA community to participate and learn.

The park fills with community altars built by local artists, schools, cultural organizations, and families — each one a unique expression of remembrance. Marigold pathways, sugar skull art installations, traditional music performances, and dance showcases run throughout the day and into the evening. Food vendors serving traditional Mexican cuisine line the park's perimeter.

Grand Park spans from 200 N Grand Ave in downtown LA, running east toward City Hall. Metro accessible via the Red/Purple Line Civic Center/Grand Park station. No admission charge. The celebration draws tens of thousands of visitors — arrive early for the best experience with the altars and to find seating for the evening performances.
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