The annual event returns to Hollywood Forever Cemetery to celebrate Día de los Muertos.
The event returns to the cemetery on Saturday, October 29 with unique daytime and evening events. The event will feature a children's plaza and cultural performances as well as altars, art exhibitions, folklorico dance, traditional dance, arts and crafts, and several vendors.
"This year, we have a beautiful theme. It's Mayahuel. She's the goddess of Mezcal, which is maguey [a cactus plant native to Mexico]. She's also the goddess of love and fertility," said Adela Marquez, the co-founder of the event.
Several friends, families and colleagues gathered Friday, one day ahead of the event, to put the finishing touches on their altars, honoring their ancestors who have passed away. "My inspiration was my older sister, Janet. She's up there on the altar. She inspired me to do the altar because it's a tradition she brought to our Mexican family," said Cynthia Jimenez."They're my grandparents, my uncle, my aunts from my mom and dad's side of the family and also friends. My friends are here and we've incorporated their family members, so it keeps growing.