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Hispanic and Latino · Día de los Muertos · Los Angeles, California

Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma

2027 dates not announced yet · usually October

About Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma

Mercado La Paloma, a community marketplace in South Los Angeles, holds an annual Day of the Dead Festival. The free afternoon event runs noon to 5 p.m. with live music, folk dance, hands-on art workshops and art exhibitions.

What to expect

Día de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, is a Mexican tradition of remembering loved ones who have died, held around November 1 and 2. Celebrations often include ofrendas (altars), marigolds, sugar skulls, face painting, music and processions.

Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma has included live music, folk dance performances, art workshops and visual art exhibitions.

The organizer lists it as free to attend.

The organizer has not announced dates for 2027 yet. In 2026 it was held October 25, 2026.

  • Live music
  • Folk dance performances
  • Art workshops
  • Visual art exhibitions

Where it happens

Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma is held at Mercado La Paloma in Los Angeles, California. It is one of 63 cultural festivals in California on this calendar.

Map centered on Los Angeles. The organizer lists Mercado La Paloma.Directions

Questions about Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma

When is Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma 2027?
The organizer has not announced 2027 dates yet. In 2026 it was held October 25, 2026.
Where is Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma held?
Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma takes place at Mercado La Paloma in Los Angeles, California.
Is Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma free?
Yes. The organizer lists Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma as free to attend.
What happens at Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma?
Events have included: live music, folk dance performances, art workshops, visual art exhibitions.
Who organizes Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma?
Day of the Dead Festival at Mercado La Paloma is organized by Mercado La Paloma. Their official site is mercadolapaloma.com/events/2026/10/25/day-of-the-dead-festival.
What other cultural festivals are near Los Angeles?
The closest others on this calendar are Afro-Latino Culture Fest in Los Angeles, CA (same city); Calavera LGBTQ+ Festival in Los Angeles, CA (same city); El Sereno Día de los Muertos Festival in Los Angeles, CA (same city).

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