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Hollywood Forever Cemetery Is Proud To Present The 13Th Annual Dia De Los Muertos Festival

Sep 6 2012 12:00AM

Hispanic PR Wire
















LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ --�The 2012 Dia de Los Muertos festival at Hollywood Forever Cemetery is the largest celebration of it's kind in California. This year's event will reach back to the pre-Aztec roots of Dia De Los Muertos and explore the Mayan Gods, rituals and calendar.



This joyful celebration of our ancestors will feature:

  • Musical performances by Ozomatli, La Santa Cecilia, Very Be Careful, Las Cafeteras, and Tribu
  • 100+ Altars created by members of the community to their ancestors and loved ones
  • Hundreds of Aztec Ritual Dancers in full costume
  • An Art Exhibition in the Cathedral Mausoleum
  • A children's arts project area presented by LACMA (The Los Angeles County Museum of Art)
  • A new Dance Plaza featuring historical and modern dance rituals
  • Arts and Crafts vendors
  • Food vendors from around Los Angeles




  • Dia de Los Muertos at Hollywood Forever
    Saturday, October 27, 2012
    12PM � 12AM
    Admission is $10 � children under 5 and seniors over 65 are FREE until 4pm.



    Hollywood Forever Cemetery
    6000 Santa Monica Blvd.
    Los Angeles, CA 90038



    Plan your visit to Dia De Los Muertos in advance by visiting the event website at: http://www.ladayofthedead.com/



    On the event website you can find:

  • Parking maps
  • A full description of activities
  • How to participate and create your own altar




  • Tickets available for purchase at http://hollywoodforever.ticketfly.com/



    Media Inquiries Contact:
    Tiffany Caronia / Jennifer Gross
    Evolutionary Media Group
    Phone: 323-658-8700
    Email: Tiffany@emgpr.com; Jennifer@emgpr.com

    SOURCE� Hollywood Forever Cemetery













    Source: Hispanic PR Wire


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