Downtown Dia de los Muertos — Los Angeles, CA

Downtown Dia de los Muertos — Event Details

📍 Venue: Gloria Molina Grand Park — 200 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012
📅 Dates: October 24-November 2, 2026
🕐 Hours: 8:00 AM-9:00 PM daily; opening celebration Oct 24 11 AM-4 PM; closing ceremony Nov 1 3-7 PM
🎫 Price: Free
👶 Ages: All ages
🚗 Parking: On-site / street parking — check the official event page for details
⏱ Plan for: 2–3 hours
🏢 Organizer: See official event page

🎃 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 Downtown Dia de los Muertos?
Downtown Dia de los Muertos takes place October 24-November 2, 2026, typically around November 1–2 for Día de los Muertos.

Is Downtown Dia de los Muertos 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.