Know Before You Go: Dia de los Muertos Procession & Celebration…

Know Before You Go…

2022 SHG Dia de los Muertos. Pablo Aguilar Photography.

Día de los Muertos Celebration Procession Meet-up at Mariachi Plaza
to Civic Center Park

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Participate in our festive Día de los Muertos Celebration Procession today, November 4, from Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights to Civic Center Park in East Los Angeles on the train, with surprise guests along the stops!

Meet up at Mariachi Plaza between 1:45PM-2:00 PM, where we will begin with a traditional danza blessing by Danza Chicomecoatl, then take the Metro L Line train to East LA Civic Center Park at 2:30 PM.

Tip: The first 150 procession participants will get a FREE reusable TAP card 1-day pass (while supplies last)!

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We look forward to seeing you at our 50th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration TODAY Saturday, November 4 from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Civc Center Park in East LA! Come in your favorite Day of the Dead fashion and wear comfortable shoes for a day at the park.

Los Angeles County Civic Center park is located at 4801 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90022, across from the Metro L Line East LA Civic Center Station, at 3rd Street and Mednik Avenue.

Our Muertos Market at the Celebration is the perfect place to shop special art and goods by local artists and artisans!

Come hungry! We will also be featuring an array of food by local street food vendors in support of Vendedores en Acción.

Live Performances by Tease, Nepantla, Mariachi Mata, and Cambalache

Cambalache (shown), will bring the traditional sounds of son jarocho to our stage at our Día de los Muertos Celebration!

This year experience our opening danza blessing at Civic Center by Danza Ketzaliztli (3PM) and live performances with music by Mariachi Mata (3:30PM), Cambalache (4PM), Nepantla (5PM) and Tease (6PM)!

We would also like to thank the Interpreter Education Program at East LA College who will provide live ASL interpretation for our community, from our performance stage.

Public Transit & Parking

We encourage the public to carpool, use a rideshare service to the venue or use public transportation such as the train. Park at the Civic Center parking structure (closes at 8pm) or nearby at Belvedere park, where you may use the pedestrian walkway to arrive at Civic Center.

A 50+ Year Legacy Honoring our Ancestors

Self Help Graphics Día de los Muertos procession, 1977.

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Self Help Graphics & Art has been leading Día de los Muertos public commemorations since the early 1970’s. It’s been home to generations of individuals and families who have learned traditional arts in celebration of the season, a place where artists and artisans share their creations with the public in honor of this special time, and a season of collective reflection and Celebration.

You can listen to this recent NPR story, where they explore the evolution of Día de los Muertos and speak about our legacy as culture bearers Day of the Dead.

If you love this time of year, and support our organization, please help us to continue the legacy of Día de los Muertos in Los Angeles, by making a donation today. Many thanks!