Hollywood Forever Cemetery Presents, 20th Annual Dia de los Muertos, Nov.2nd

Hollywood Forever Cemetery presents the 20th annual Dia de los Muertos, Nov. 2nd.

Photos by Karen Ostlund from the preview October 9th 2019.

Hollywood Forever’s 20th annual Dia de los Muertos celebration will take place on Saturday November 2nd, 2019. 

This year theme is the Monarch Butterfly and its winter home the Mexican state of Michoacán. which is also one of the two cultural heartlands in Mexico where the ancient traditions of Dia de los Muertos have been celebrated the longest. Photo of Monarcas y Migrantes dance.

                                                                                        

Café Tacvba will be the headliner rock band at the main stage 9.30pm, November 2nd at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.They are recognized as the leading alternative rock band in Mexico and one of the most influential alternative groups from Latin America.                                                                     

The Delirians will perform 5.30pm at main stage, Nov.2nd 

The historical roots of this celebration go back to the pre-Hispanic cultures of Meso-America of the indigenous people, especially the Nahua, and others native to Mexico more than 3000 years. Indigenous people believed that the souls did not die, that they continued to live in Mictlan (Place of death) a special place for them to finally rest. On the Day of the Dead, tradition holds that the dead return to earth to visit their living relatives. It is also believed that even if these relatives can’t see them, they can feel them.

It’s a way to come to terms with our mortality and become aware of the cycle of life and death.

Aztec dancers at Hollywood Forever

Hollywood Forever Founder Tyler Cassity

Contemporary Art in Movement

Alejandro Santiago exhibit "Migrantes"

Line-up, Saturday, November 2nd, 2019: NOON until MIDNIGHT

• ALTAR EXHIBITS 12pm – 12am

Winners announced at 8:30pm on Main Stage

AZTEC DANCES & RITUALS 12pm – 12am
Aztec Stage on the Lake and also throughout the cemetery grounds

CHILDREN’S ART CENTER 12pm – 6pm
Arts & Crafts • Face Painting • Puppet Show 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm

CEREMONIAL PROCESSION
From main entrance to main stage 2:00pm – 2:30pm

DIA DE LOS MUERTOS COSTUME CONTEST 1pm – 8pm
Get your photo taken at the official Photo Booth
Winner announced on the Main Stage at 8:30pm

CATHEDRAL ART EXHIBIT 12pm – 12am

Curated by Luis Villanueva
Artists of the year:  Saul Reyes and Lorena Arroyo
Albert Acosta • Antonio Alcantar • Eva Malhotra • Heriberto Aguilera • Inoe Vargas • John Galan • Juan Solis • Kala Wong • Krystiana • Lore • Luis Villanueva • Mark Puck • Rah Azul • Saul Yurivilca • Vincent Takas

MUERTE Y TRADICIÓN STAGE 12pm – 12am
MAIN STAGE - MUSIC & DANCE PERFORMANCES
MC’s Vanessa Arias & Alejandro Sandí with DJ Raul Campos
12:00pm DJ Raul Campos
2:30pm Opening Ceremony and Aztec Blessing “Rescuing Mother Earth” – Tezcaollintotiani
3:00pm Traditional Dances from Michoacán – Danza de viejitos, Danza de Paloteros, Danza de Moros, Danza de Tumbis, Danza de Sembradoras, Danza de Pescado, Danza de Mariposas
3:55pm LACER King Drill Team
4:30pm Sávila
5:30pm The Delirians
6:30pm La Doña
7:30pm Lido Pimienta
8:30pm Altar & Costume Winners Announcement
8:50pm Pasion De Mi Tierra Dance Company: Monarcas Y Migrantes
9:05pm Aztec Blessing “The Origin of Life”- Tezcaollintotiani
9:30pm Café Tacvba
11:00pm DJ Raul Campos

Vendor,Tecate beer and Tito's

EL RINCÓN LA CATRINA STAGE 3pm – 11pm

MUSIC, THEATER & DANCE
MC Esteban León
3:00pm Mari Paz – Stage Blessing
3:25pm Laurie Marie – Contemporary Art in Movement
3:50pm Clara Cantore – Argentinian Singer-Songwriter
4:45pm Adama Dembele – African Music and Dance
5:25pm Iraida Noriega – Mexican Singer
6:20pm La Mula de 7 – Blues & Huapango Band
7:15pm Laurie Marie – Contemporary Art in Movement
7:40pm Clara Cantore – Argentinian Singer-Songwriter
8:35pm Adama Dembele – African Music and Dance
9:15pm Iraida Noriega – Mexican Singer
10:10pm La Mula de 7 – Blues & Huapango Band

EL FANDANGO EN SU ESPLENDOR STAGE 4pm – 12am
TRADITIONAL MUSIC FROM SOUTH EAST COAST OF MEXICO
MC’s Adriana Diaz, Silvia Villegas & Socorro Cruz
4:00pm Conjunto Xi – Son Huasteco
5:00pm Conjunto Jardin – Son Jarocho
6:00pm Aparato – traditional mexican music
6:45pm Encuentro Monarca
7:00pm Lili Flor del Valle
8:00pm Amaranto (margarita luna de guadalajara) – world music
9:00pm Tenocelomeh – Son Jarocho
10:00pm Alebrijes En Vuelo – traditional mexican music
11:00pm Nossis – reggae-rock

Vendor, Pez Cantina, chicken tortilla soup, shrimp-squid taco

EL MOSAICO STAGE 3pm – 11:30pm

DANCE & MUSIC
MC Gabriel Avilla
3:00pm Aztec Dance – Ce Ollintzin Dance Co
3:25pm Contemporary Folklorico – Neiya Arts
3:45pm Fashion Show – RO Designs
3:55pm Ballet Folklorico – Grupo Folklorico Sueños y Esperanza
4:00pm Ballet Folklorico – Ballet Folklorico Las Estrellas
4:30pm Mariachi Music/Musical Act – Mariachi los Toros.
5:00pm Ballet Folklorico – Raices de Mexico de O.C
5:30pm Special Presentation – PDMT Dance Co/Teatro Aztlan de CSUN – Monarcas Y Migrantes
5:45pm Ballet Folklorico – Grupo Folklorico Sueños y Esperanza
5:50pm Fashion Show – RO Designs
6:00pm Ballet Folklorico – Inspiraciones de Danza Mexicana IDDM de Susana Hinojosa
6:30pm Contemporary Folklorico – Neiya Arts
6:45pm Ballet Folklorico – Alin Folklorico Group
7:00pm Ballet Folklorico – Ballet Folklorico Flor De Mayo
7:30pm Ballet Folklorico – Ballet Folklorico Orgullo Mexicano
8:00pm Fashion Show – RO Designs
8:15pm Latin Rhythms – El Santo Golpe
9:00pm Ballet Folklorico – Ballet Folklorico Fuego En La Sangre de CA
9:30pm Teatro Latino: LavenderBlu Productions- La Sandunga
10:00pm Ballet Folklorico – Eterna Juventud de Manuel Ramirez
10:30pm Folklorico Finale- La Vida Es un Carnaval

Vendor: Señor and Fish tostados

• A vibrant traditional procession in the home of Hollywood’s Immortals with traditional Aztec blessings and Regional Musical-Dance group dedications
• 100+ Altars created by members of the community to their ancestors and loved ones
• Hundreds of Aztec Ritual Dancers in full costume
• Five stages featuring music and theatrical performances
• An Art Exhibition in the Cathedral Mausoleum featuring work by the artist of the year and 15 more artists
• A costume contest for the best dressed – $1,000 prize for 1st place
• A children’s are with arts & crafts, puppet shows and more
• Arts and Crafts vendors
• Food vendors from around Los Angeles
• Presentation of Altar winners – The judges will select the best altar of each of the following categories: Theme of Event, Traditional Altar, Contemporary Altar – the best of each category wins $5,000
• More info and tickets: https://www.ladayofthedead.com

LA Day Of The Dead Aztec dancers

General Admission $25 per person 

Children 8 years and under free until 4pm
Seniors 65 and over free until 4pm

• Dia de Los Muertos attire strongly encouraged – Come dressed in your finest Calaca apparel
• Spend an eventful day relaxing and watching the evening stars appear as the cemetery comes to life with joyful celebrations
• Enjoy fine Mexican cuisine and a wide spectrum of Day of the Dead arts and crafts available for purchase
• Plan ahead where to park and please carpool
• Pre-Purchase your tickets to avoid lines day of the event

Location: 
Hollywood Forever Cemetery
6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90038