Dia de los Muertos

Forest Lawn—Glendale will observe Dia de los Muertos and honor community members who have passed in a free event on Sunday, October 28, 2018. Marigolds and brightly colored ofrendas or altars will transform the memorial park into a radiant and majestic space for remembrance. Aztec dance performances, mariachi music, art, food and refreshments, and prayer will set a lively backdrop for the community to light candles, position photographs and mementos, and retell stories that keep the memories of generations of loved ones alive. The event will feature majestic, colorful, and fragrant community altars, which people can adorn with pictures, jewelry, pottery, and other mementos to weave the memories of loved ones into the fabric of the community. 

Highlights also include: 

·      English welcome remarks by Rodolfo Saenz, Forest Lawn’s Senior Vice President, Marketing, and English and Spanish presentation by Mexican and Latin American art and culture expert Gregorio Luke

·      Screenings of Disney’s Coco at 12:00 PM in English and 2:15 PM in Spanish

·      Display of artworks by internationally acclaimed Mexican sculptor Jose Sacal and life-size floral alebrijes animals to honor departed family members and friends. With Sacal’s passing on October 3, 2018, this will be the artist’s first posthumous exhibition and an opportunity to honor his spirit and legacy. 

·      Face painting, craft workshops, and a barriletes gigantes flying kite display

·      Closing weekend of the Forest Lawn Museum exhibit “GOOOOL! The World Cup’s Greatest Moments”