Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos

Gloria Molina Grand Park turns into a glowing space of remembrance and celebration for Downtown Día de los Muertos, a free outdoor cultural exhibition that runs for 10 days in the heart of the Civic Center. Artists and community organizations from across Los Angeles build large, detailed ofrendas throughout the park, each one honoring loved ones and telling a story about the many cultures that make up the city. Families can stroll through the altars any day of the run and take in the marigolds, candles, photos and handmade decorations up close.

A community altar invites visitors to join in, too. Guests may bring a framed photo, a small keepsake or a written message to leave in memory of someone special, which can be a gentle, meaningful way to talk with kids about family history and the people who came before them.

The run opens with a festive Saturday celebration filled with live music, a traditional processional and blessing, and kid-friendly activities like face painting and sugar skull workshops, and it pairs nicely with exploring the museums and arts spaces along Grand Avenue. The following weekend, Noche de los Muertos closes things out on Sunday afternoon into the evening with headline performances, hands-on crafts such as sugar skull decorating, ribbon braiding and paper weaving, and the park lit by candlelight as night falls.

Everything is free and open to all ages, and strollers and leashed pets are welcome. Since the park sits right next to a Metro station, taking the train is an easy way for your family to skip the parking hunt.

📅 Dates & Times

Saturday, October 24, 2026 – Monday, November 2, 2026

Ten-Day Ofrenda Exhibition:

Daily, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Opening Celebration (Grand Avenue Arts All Access):

Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Noche de los Muertos Closing Celebration:

Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:00 PM – 7:00 PM

📍 Venue

Gloria Molina Grand Park

200 N. Grand Ave.

Los Angeles, CA 90012

👨🏻‍👩🏻‍👦🏻‍👦🏻 Age Requirement

All ages are welcome.

🎟️ Tickets/Price

This event is free, and no ticket is necessary.

Organizers invite guests to RSVP online to stay updated.

Organizers warn that no one should be selling tickets to this event.

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🍔 Food

Guests may bring snacks, food, sealed juice boxes and nonalcoholic drinks, plus empty reusable non-glass water bottles.

Water fountains are available, and water will be sold on site.

Glass, outside alcohol and open beverage bottles are not allowed.

🚙 Parking

Public parking is $10 per vehicle at the Main Music Center Garage (135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012) and the Walt Disney Concert Hall Garage (111 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90012).

Metro: take the B or D Line to Civic Center/Grand Park station, or the A or E Line to Grand Av Arts/Bunker Hill or Historic Broadway stations.

🌐 Website Link

Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Día de los Muertos

🧭 Directions

Click on the “Google” map for directions.

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