Save the date: Dia de los Muertos Festival Sunday October 26, 2025!
It’s that time again! MOLAA is gearing up for its annual Day of the Dead free family festival set for Sunday October 26!
Through this year's theme, RESILIENCE, we celebrate our community and our capacity to endure and overcome hardship and difficulties. In doing so, we recognize and honor the endurance and legacy of our ancestors.
If you have any questions, please call us at 562-437-1689 or email education@molaa.org
#MOLAADayOfTheDead #MOLAADiaDeLosMuertos
F.A.Q.s
We are excited to welcome you to our 2025 Dia de los Muertos Festival on Sunday, October 26th!
Important to note the following:
The event is FREE to attend. Reservations are required.
Parking at MOLAA will be $15.00 per car on this day (Cash or Credit Card payment accepted)
Backpacks and large bags are NOT allowed in the museum; please leave oversized items at home or in your vehicle (Limited small lockers available).
Bike rack space is available (limited); Skateboards, scooters, and roller skates are NOT allowed in the museum, and storage is NOT available.
Stage Program At a Glance
11:00 AM Opening Remarks / DJ Caveman ON STAGE ALL DAY
12:00 PM Ballet Folklorico Almitas Mexicanas
1:00 PM DJ CAVEMAN Live DJ Set
2:00 PM Cultura Revolución Performing Arts: Folklorico and Mariachi Ensemble
3:00 PM Catrina/Catrin Contest + Sponsor Call
3:15 PM DJ CAVEMAN Live DJ Set
4:15 PM La Nueva Ola de Cumbia
Stage Program
ALL DAY - DJ Caveman
DJ Caveman will have you dancing to Oldies, Funk, Old school, Freestyle, New Wave/Post Punk, House, Hip Hop 90’s, 2000’s and Up, R&B, Rock en español, Cumbias, Merengue, and more! You can find him on Facebook and Instagram as @DJCavemanLA.
Ballet Folklorico Almitas Mexicanas
We are Ballet Folklorico Almitas Mexicanas based in the South Bay region of Southern California. Our group was established in 2023 by Director, Nancy Rangel.
We believe in union, culture and passion. Our mission is to keep our tradition alive and share our rich roots. We perform with great joy, effort and admiration. Ballet Folklorico Almitas Mexicanas has performed at Knott’s Berry Farm and the Crypto.com Arena for special cultural performances and looks forward to performing at MOLAA for their 2025 Dia de Los Muertos Festival!
Cultura Revolución Performing Arts: Folklorico and Mariachi Ensemble
Cultura Revolución is a Non-Profit Performing Arts program in City Terrace offering music and dance classes. Our mission is to provide accessible high-quality instruction of mariachi and ballet folklórico to a historically Mexican American community. We focus on enriching the lives of often underprivileged students by fostering positive youth development through the Mexican performing arts. Our professional performance teams showcase the artistic excellence of our most dedicated students, representing Mexican cultural traditions at prestigious venues and events. These elite groups collaborate with renowned artists like Los Tigres del Norte, Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán, and Luis Miguel, performing at locations such as the Hollywood Bowl and major cultural festivals throughout Southern California. In their pursuit of promoting the Mexican Folklorico traditions they carry the following values: Access and Opportunity, Cultural Resistance & Resilience, Educational Pathways, Artistic Excellence, Community & Belonging, Equity and Inclusion, Mentorship, Prevention Through Engagement, Partnerships and Collaboration.
La Nueva Ola de Cumbia
An explosion of rhythm, energy and humor. Specialists in cumbializing the greatest hits of the 80’s, 90’s, and beyond. In Spanish and English. Their identities are a secret. Their faces hidden under colorful luchador masks. Formerly known as “El Conjunto Nueva Ola” or ECNO. They are reborn with a new name and new female singers. Seasoned performers for over a decade. They have performed in massive stadiums like the Crypto.com Arena and The Honda Center as well as multiple festivals and city organized special events all across the United States. Countless appearances on national (US) and international television. LA NUEVA OLA X EL TRI Shared the stage with giants like Los Tigres del Norte, Cafe Tacvba, Los Angeles Azules, Marco Antonio Solis, J Balvin, and many more.
3PM Catrina/Catrin Contest
Please visit the MOLAA booth in the Viva Events Center between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to register. You must sign our image release form and be present in person between 3PM and 4PM for the live judging and announcement. If you are under 18 years old, a parent or guardian must be present to authorize your participation. The children's category is for children 12 years old and under, and the adult category is for children 13 years old and up.
Art Workshops
Build Your Own Lowriders with Jacqueline Valenzuela (East Los Angeles, California, 1997)
Jacqueline is an interdisciplinary artist and MFA candidate at UCLA. Her work bridges fine art with Chicano lowrider culture, exploring personal and communal narratives. She has exhibited nationally and collaborated with major institutions and brands, while leading community-centered workshops across Southern California.
Photo by Argel Rojo, Courtesy of Los Angeles Performance Practice
Traditional face painting from Calaveras Zapotecas group!
Sugar Skulls by Kalaveritas y Mas!
Gastronomy
Local Merchants and Artisans
35+ local craftspeople, artisans, and businesses!
Allie Tagua Jewelry; Nuestra Vida; Mextica; For My Homegirls; Hecho by Caye; Zuaycreatex; Suculenteando.LA; Evil Illustrations; Curios Mirabelle; Viva La Vida Jewelry; Los Comex; Saldivarte; Lucha Libre Nation; Sol de Cobre; Mis Nopales; Lil’ Libros; Yo soy Tierra; Sazon Grip; Con Todo Press; La Catrina Folk Art; La Catrinita Crafts; Hey Rockee; Chica Curls; Mexisons Creations; Art of Rob; Rituals n Potions; Tribu; Mundo Maya Foundation; Yarn Plus Art; Contreras Creations; Mawisa Handicraft; Ancestra; Cisele; Walter Mercado Media; Little Dreamers Publishing
Community Partners
SPONSORS
Port of Long Beach, Department of Arts & Culture - Los Angeles County, Hyundai Motor America
