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Before you go: airport transfer to Los Angeles (Shuttle Direct)

Editor's tip. The novenario procession starts at 19:00; arrive by 18:00 for the Danza de la Muerte and eat at the street's Mexican food stands first.

Know before you go

EntryFree
HoursNightly 25 Oct to 2 Nov; novenario procession 19:00; community altars on display 28 Oct to 2 Nov

What to eat there

  • Free sweet bread and beverages after the nightly procession

Good to know

  • Afternoon entertainment and face painting on 25 and 31 Oct and 1 and 2 Nov
  • A Mayan blessing and soul cleansing is held before and after each procession
  • The procession ends at a nightly ceremony in the Kiosko

Sources: olvera-street.com/events · lacity.gov/news/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-...

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Día de los Muertos at Olvera Street runs 25 October to 2 November. These are the food tours and tastings in Los Angeles to book for the days around it; most cancel free up to 24 hours ahead.

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Location

Address: Olvera Street, 125 Paseo de la Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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