Dia de los Muertos — The Legacy of Posada

Hollywood Forever Presents the 18th Annual

Dia de los Muertos

THE LEGACY OF POSADA – EL LEGADO DE POSADA

Saturday, October 28th, 2017: NOON until MIDNIGHT

The Ceremonial Altar Set-Up: Friday, October 27th, 2017 – 3pm onward

Featuring on the Main Stage:

ATERCIOPELADOS
CUCO
XIMENA SARIÑANA
LA CHAMBA

Event Features:

• A vibrant traditional procession in the home of Hollywood’s Immortals with
  Traditional Aztec blessings and Regional Musical-Dance group dedications
• Musical performances by Grammy Award winning recording artists
• 100+ Altars created by members of the community to their ancestors and loved ones
• Hundreds of Aztec Ritual Dancers in full costume
• Four stages featuring music and theatrical performances
  An Art Exhibition in the Cathedral Mausoleum curated by Luis Villanueva
• A costume contest for the best dressed Calaca (skeleton)
• A children’s arts project area
• 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 $3,000

For  additional information see contact information below

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(Featured Image: Dia de los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery (2016) | Photo courtesy of RebecaAR, Flickr)