Where to attend Dia de los Muertos celebrations on Sunday

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Set us as preferred Numerous cities and neighborhoods offer places to remember, in festive ways, loved ones who have passed.Here are some of the places to participate in the rich Mexican Day of the Dead tradition.

Olvera Street’s Day of the Dead events have taken place for nearly 40 years.Daytime events, including entertainment, face painting and altars begin at 11 a.m., with a colorful novenario procession at 7 p.m.

At the Central Library, 630 W.5th St., beginning at 1:30 p.m.

and until 4:30 p.m., sugar skull decorating, Aztec dance performances, puppet decorating, stories storytelling, arts and crafts, photo opportunities with La Catrina Andante, ofrenda making, and more.Open to all ages.

Gloria Molina Grand Park, from 3:00 a.m.to 7:00 p.m., a closing celebration of Dia de los Muertos features a lineup with The Negrete Family, the viral family band blending banda roots with pop flair; DJ Butchona, bringing corridos and banda to a family house party where you can come as you are; Lxs Cochinxs, serving up Cumbia Cochina with chicha, merengue, punk, and rave beats.

Families can take part in Indigenous Mexican ribbon braiding with Ponte Your Monos, sugar skull decorating with Kalaveritas Y Mas, face painting with Doodling Faces, and paper weaving with Ana Reyes.As night falls, candlelight and offerings will illuminate the park.At the Los Angeles Zoo, patrons can bring a picture of their late companion animals to display on a community altar.For the sixth straight year, the L.A.

Zoo is partnering with Plaza de la Raza Cultural Center for the Arts & Education to bring the Beloved Pets Ofrenda back to the Zoo.It’s designed to honor the memory of cherished animal companions that have passed away, and all Zoo guests may participate.

Staff from the Zoo’s Learning & Engagement team will be available from 10 a.m.to ...

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