Forest Lawn’s community altars display offerings from the community (File Photo – Forest Lawn).
Colorful events bring Day of the Dead traditions to Forest Lawn locations in Cypress, Covina Hills, and Glendale on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 12:00-3:00 pm.
By News Desk
Forest Lawn will bring traditional Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) customs to life with in-person events across Southern California locations. The community celebrations will honor the memories of the dead while illuminating the rich history of the Mexican holiday with vibrant altars, larger-than-life Catrina figures and alebrijes (spirit guides) art works, Bob Baker marionettes, folkloric dance and Mariachi performances, arts & crafts, face painting, and refreshments. The free, family-friendly events will take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 12:00-3:00 pm at three Forest Lawn locations: Cypress, Covina Hills, and Glendale.
Catrina Sculptures
This year marks the sixth appearance of six-foot-tall Catrina sculptures, artisanal creations crafted by Forest Lawn’s floral designers and inspired by Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations. The skeletal women symbolize the return of departed loved ones and are a reminder to be true to oneself and enjoy life. Each of Forest Lawn’s Catrina sculptures has her own personality, with distinct costumes and accessories inspired by the early twentieth century, when Catrinas were first popularized by Jose Guadalupe Posada and Diego Rivera. Alebrijes spirit animals will accompany the Catrina sculptures.
“Forest Lawn looks forward to the Día de los Muertos events and welcoming our community to our parks,” says Rodolfo Saenz, Forest Lawn’s Senior Vice President, Marketing. “We are excited to come together, to remember the past and honor its traditions, and to celebrate the vibrancy of the present.”
Forest Lawn’s Día de los Muertos celebrations will take place take place on Sunday, October 27, 2024, from 12:00-3:00 pm at Forest Lawn’s Cypress, Covina Hills, and Glendale locations. An event at Forest Lawn-Cathedral City will take place on Sunday, November 2, 2024, from 12:00 – 3:00 pm.
Forest Lawn’s Día de los Muertos October 27, 2024 12:00 - 3:00 pm Locations Forest Lawn’s Cypress, Covina Hills, and Glendale
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