City of Long Beach Dia de los Muertos Grand Festival 2026 — Long Beach, CA

City of Long Beach Dia de los Muertos Grand Festival 2026 — Event Details

📍 Venue: Rainbow Lagoon — 400 E Shoreline Dr, Long Beach, CA
📅 Dates: Nov 1, 2026
🕐 Hours: 1pm-7pm
🎫 Price: Free
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/longbeachcity_save-the-date-our-d%C3%ADa-de-los-muertos-activity-7501344042211803137-c9nm

🎃 Local Insight Ratings

Best for: Everyone — a gorgeous cultural celebration of life and remembrance.

💡 Know Before You Go

🎃 Evenings are magical — candlelit altars after dark are the most moving (and photogenic).

🎃 Check for workshops — sugar-skull decorating and face-painting sessions fill up early.

🎃 Come with respect — this is a meaningful cultural tradition; admire ofrendas without touching them.

🎃 Bring a photo for community altars — many events invite you to add a loved one’s photo to a shared ofrenda.

🎃 Try the pan de muerto — the traditional bread of the dead is a must.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

When is City of Long Beach Dia de los Muertos Grand Festival 2026?
City of Long Beach Dia de los Muertos Grand Festival 2026 takes place Nov 1, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.

Is City of Long Beach Dia de los Muertos Grand Festival 2026 free?
Free. Food and artisan market purchases are extra.

Can anyone attend?
Yes — Día de los Muertos celebrations welcome everyone. Come to honor, learn, and celebrate respectfully.