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Sunday, November 2, 2025

Downtown Los Angeles Dia de Muertos event at Grand Central Market by Maria Rivera, Mary Cummins

November 2, 2025 was Downtown Los Angeles' first Dia de los Muertos event at the Grand Central Market. I only checked out the Grand Central Market part of the event. I assumed the streets would be closed for the event because of the procession map. They were not. The Aztec dancers just danced the three blocks to the Grand Market on the crowded sidewalk. Turns out there was a little more room where they started at LATC. The musicians and booths for the event were in street parking spots in front of the market. I didn't explore the vendors in the basement or go to the rooftop event. It looked like the "rooftop" event was on top of a parking structure based on the photos. There was more going on in those areas. jewlzanahuac won the catrina contest in a gorgeous dress, headdress and makeup. She also danced and marched in the Aztec procession. She's a member of the Aztec dance group who danced at the event.

@dtladia @mary_cummins #diadelosmuertos #dayofthedead #dtla #downtownlosangeles #losangeles #california #marycummins #mariarivera #mexico #mexican #catrina

LIVE MUSIC + PERFORMANCE LINEUP Día de los Muertos in DTLA returns with music, culture, and community all day long — hosted by the amazing Maria Del Pilar (@mariadelpilarrrr)!

📍 Location  The event begins with a procession through the heart of DTLA — bringing the magic directly into the streets — and a vibrant takeover of Grand Central Market, where art, culture, and community come together under one roof. 🌼

✨ SCULPTURES + OFRENDAS on all levels at Grand Central Market — explore and add your own photos to our Community Ofrenda inside the Parklet!

☀️ PRE-EVENT (12–8PM)

 🎨 Rooftop (21+) Grand Central Market — Patron Lounge, Complimentary face painting by @patron , Mezcal Garden by @springstbar , RizoCorp Gallery @rizocorpgallery vendors, and DJ by @thesocalsound

 🛍️ Lower Level — artisan vendors + altars open all day

🕓 3:45PM — Join the Procession from LATC to Grand Central Market

🎶 Grand Central Market Performances (3:30–8:30PM) Live music, Aztec dancers @yankuititl , Mariachi Magnolia @mariachimagnolia , Healing Gems @healing_gems , Blanco y Negro @bynlosangeles & more!

🌺 Parklet Activation (12–8PM) 🎨 Face painting + floral workshop by @fancyfloristinc  📸 Kissing booth + photo ops 👧 Kids’ workshop 🧿 Broadway West @broadway.west booth + El Moro @elmoro_usa treats 🕯️ Community Ofrenda — add your loved ones’ photos

🕒 Schedule

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM 🎺 Mariachi Magnolia — @mariachimagnolia

4:30 PM – 5:00 PM 🔥 Danza Yankuititl — @yankuititl ✨ Procession with Latino Theater Company — @latinotheaterco

5:00 PM – 5:30 PM 🎺 Mariachi Magnolia (Encore!)

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM 💀 Catrina Contest — $500 Prize!

6:10 PM – 7:00 PM 🌈 Healing Gems — @healing_gems

7:10 PM – 8:00 PM 🎤 Blanco y Negro — @bynlosangeles

8:15 PM ✨ Closing Ceremony

🌼 Thank you to our generous sponsors Your support brings this celebration of heritage, art, and remembrance to life. 🙌

🎭 Brought to you by Nance Arte Productions — @nancearteproductions

🎤 Presented by: @grandcentralmarketla · @cd14losangeles · @downtownlaalliance · @historiccore · @keyframestudios

🎨 Art & Performance Sponsors: @fancyfloristsla · @tmdstudiosofficialpage · socalsounds · @bilingualsounds

🍸 Rooftop & Beverage Sponsors: @patron · @ilegalmezcal · @springstbar · @bacardi · @greygoose · @angelsenvy · @boomtownbrew · @drinkaplos

🖼️ Cultural & Art Sponsors: @rizocorpgallery · @streetfoodcinema · @nancyarteproductions · @kissingboothla

🏙️ Community Partners: @broadwaywestdtla · @dtlra · @dlancouncil · @yelp

💛 Volunteer Sponsors: @dtlaproud

🎉 After Party: @theregenttheater

Thank you for honoring this special night with us. 

✨ Que viva la tradición. ✨

#DTLADayOfTheDead #DiadelosMuertos #GrandCentralMarket #HappeningInDTLA #DTLAArtNight #HappeningInc #DTLA #DiaDeLosMuertos

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Mary Cummins of Cummins Real Estate Services has been in real estate since 1983, over 35 years. She is licensed by the Bureau of Real Estate Appraisers. Mary Cummins was an agent and broker licensed with the California Department of Real Estate selling residential income, commercial buildings, raw land and homes for Merrill Lynch Realty in Beverly Hills and Westside Properties in Los Angeles before concentrating on appraisals. Mary Cummins currently provides real estate appraisals, expert witness testimony, historical research, legal real estate research for mortgage brokers, banks, lawyers, factors, insurance companies, financial consultants and private individuals. Mary Cummins was born and raised in Southern California. Cummins attended Beverly Hills Good Shepherd Catholic School and Beverly Hills High School. Besides being on the Dean's list, Mary Cummins was a top ten national swimmer and competed on the men's water polo team. Mary Cummins began college at the age of 15 attending the University of Southern California on scholarship, majoring in Psychology/Sociology. http://www.animaladvocates.us http://www.facebook.com/AnimalAdvocatesUSA

Friday, October 31, 2025

Dia de Muertos and Samhain Event at the Mexican Consulate in Los Angeles, California

At the Mexican Día de Muerto and Irish Samhain event at the Mexican consulate in Los Angeles, California. Ambassador of Ireland Caitlin Higgins Ní Chinnéide and Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles Carlos Gonzalez Gutierrez hosted the event.

The Mexican Consulate General in Los Angeles partnered with the Consulate of Ireland for a "Samhain & Día de los Muertos Celebration" on October 30, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Centro Cultural y Cinematográfico México. The free event at the consulate, located at 2401 W 6th Street, included music, storytelling, and a cultural exchange honoring both traditions.

Event: Samhain & Día de los Muertos Celebration

Date: October 30, 2025

Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Location: Centro Cultural y Cinematográfico México, 2401 W 6th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Details: A cultural event that combined Ireland's Samhain and Mexico's Día de los Muertos through storytelling, music, and other traditions to honor ancestors.

Video of the beautiful Veronica and the Oaxacan youth mariachi band
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXQxhscu0Z8

More videos from the event on youtube.com/marycummins

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Saturday, October 25, 2025

Dia de Muertos at Gloria Molina Grand Park 2025 by Mary Cummins, Maria Rivera

Another great Dia de Muertos event at Gloria Molina Grand Park. Opening day was today October 25, 2025. There were lots of altars, ofrendas, food trucks, dancers, musicians, sugar skull painting, arts & crafts for kids and a lot more. Consuelo G. Flores, renowned Altarista was the lead artist on the main community altar.

Explore 19 unique altars created by professional artists and local organizations reflecting the diverse stories & cultures of Los Angeles. Community altar by leaving a framed photo, memento, or message in remembrance of someone special. Curated by renowned artist Consuelo G. Flores, this year’s theme is ‘Let Freedom Ring: Honoring Our Immigrant Ancestors.’

Opening Celebration: Grand Avenue Arts All Access: Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos Opening Celebration. SAT. OCT 25, 11 AM – 4 PM

Noche de los Muertos: Noche de los Muertos: The Official Gloria Molina Grand Park’s Downtown Día de los Muertos Closing Celebration. SUN. NOV 2, 3 – 7 PM

Nine-day Exhibition: The park’s free, week-long outdoor exhibition of community ofrendas. OCT 25 – NOV 2, 8 AM – 9 PM