Join us for the vibrant opening of Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos. Grounded in this year’s theme—“The Living Loom of Ancestral Knowledge and Storytelling”—this annual celebration focuses on life, lineage, and belonging through the visual and conceptual power of weaving. Experience a day filled with cultural performances, community installations, and family-friendly workshops. By sharing our individual stories, photos, and memories, we add our unique threads to a vast, cross-generational tapestry of resilience. Open to all, the event honors our ancestors and unites our community in a lively, sacred space.
Doodling Faces: Free Face Painting
Transform your look with vibrant, festive face painting by Doodling Faces. Professional artists provide safe, intricate, high-quality designs for guests of all ages throughout the [...]
¡Ponte Mis Moños! (The Braiding Circle)
Celebrate family matriarchs at this communal braiding station, where master stylists weave colorful ribbons and marigold threads into traditional hairstyles while guests share cherished stories [...]
Live Music: El Rio
Experience a grounding midday performance by Mexican diaspora ensemble El Rio, featuring soulful songs dedicated to nature, el gavilán, and ancestral roots to carry visitors [...]
Community Song Improvisation with Anaís Azul
Join Anaís Azul for a live, interactive musical improvisation inspired by five words shared by the crowd, reflecting on the afternoon's energy.
Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Ángeles
Celebrate community and heritage with an uplifting performance by Mariachi Arcoiris, sharing vibrant traditional Mexican songs and popular classics that honor LGBTQ+ and immigrant ancestors.
Community Song Improvisation & Welcome: Bloom Arts Foundation & Anaís Azul
Join Anaís Azul for a live, interactive musical improvisation inspired by five words shared by the crowd, reflecting on the afternoon's energy.
Music & Tradition: Grupo Bella + Folklórico Dancers
Dance and celebrate remembered loved ones with Grupo Bella and Folklorico Dancers, featuring a lively, joy-filled set of cumbias, son jarocho, boleros, and regional classics.