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9th Annual Día De Los Muertos Celebration

The City of Long Beach and Office of First District Councilwoman Mary Zendejas proudly present the 2024 Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, Parade – a free, family-friendly celebration of life in remembrance of loved ones who have died. This year’s celebration will include the City’s festive street parade on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Downtown Long Beach, coinciding with an Arte y Ofrendas Festival at Rainbow Lagoon (more information to be announced at a later date), hosted by Grand Parade Día De Los Muertos Inc.

The 2024 Día de los Muertos Parade will feature grand marshals (to be announced at a later date), a variety of culturally rich performances and floats, and participation from various City departments and community partners, among other elements. The parade will commence at the intersection of Pine Avenue and East Third Street, then travel down Pine Avenue to East Shoreline Drive.

The City is currently seeking entries to participate in the parade, ranging from floats and decorated vehicles to marching bands, equestrians, bicycles and motorcycles. Local businesses, nonprofit organizations and community groups interested in participating may submit a parade application now through Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Entries should have a positive theme, be culturally relevant, artistic and vibrant with the Día de los Muertos theme.

Día de Los Muertos is deeply rooted in the traditions and cultures of the indigenous communities of Mexico and Latin America. As family, friends and neighbors continue those traditions in ways that are most meaningful in their lives, the City encourages the entire community to come together for this grand celebration in Downtown Long Beach.

More information about the Arte y Ofrendas Festival at Rainbow Lagoon, hosted by Grand Parade Día De Los Muertos Inc., will be shared at a later date.

PARADE APPLICATION

Local businesses, nonprofit organizations and community groups interested in participating may submit a parade application now through Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

More information, including parade route, Grand Marshals and festival entry are forthcoming.