Day of the Dead Festival at MOLAA Presented by Hyundai

Celebrate with us this traditional holiday! This year MOLAA will present an onsite event on Sunday October 17th, 2021 with accompanying online programming, accessible to all.

This year’s altar is created by the artist Carmen Vargas Argote, titled Togetherness. Day to day while living on this beautiful planet, we hold the responsibility of saving it, together, for future generations. Our ancestors encourage us to preserve traditions, history, family and understanding of living in a community. This altar is dedicated to the awareness in us. In appreciation of what we enjoy now, working together toward preserving and improving for our descendants. In this altar you’ll find a representation of Mother Earth, history of this beautiful land, national leaders, cultural traditions, understanding of cultural changes and the vision of future generations.

F.A.Q.s and COVID-19 Information

We are excited to welcome you to our 2021 Dia de los Muertos Festival on Sunday, October 17th!

Important to note the following:

• The event is FREE to attend (limit 4 tickets per reservation). Reservations are REQUIRED to attend the festival

• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination(s) or an official NEGATIVE Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of event date is REQUIRED for individuals 13 years old an older at the time of check in to attend the event.

• Masks are REQUIRED indoors

• Masks are RECOMMENDED outdoors

• Parking at MOLAA will be $15.00 per car on this day (Cash or Credit Card payment accepted)

  • Additional parking available at the Long Beach Convention Center (entrance on Seaside Way and Hart Street). $15 parking fee. A shuttle will be available between Long Beach Convention Center parking and MOLAA for the event between 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

• 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 available (limited); Skateboards, scooters, roller skates are NOT allowed in the museum and storage is NOT available

• If you have any questions, please call us at 562-437-1689 or email info@molaa.org

Performances at the MOLAA Robert Gumbiner Sculpture & Event Garden

11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.: LA Opera’s Zarzuela Project with the Mariachi Conservatory  

2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.: Indigenous Dance with Kalpulli Tlaltekuhtli & Semillitas Learning Community 

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Sounds of Ancient Mexico with Martin Espino 

Events at the Viva Events Center in MOLAA

11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m  

• Free Take Home Art Kits

  • Calavera Art project 

  • Monarch Butterfly

  • Alebrijes workshop

• Live music with DJ Nativity  

• Hyundai interaction 

• Catrina Contest Photo Space 

• Artisan vendors 

  • Monarca Box

  • Somos Chingonas 

  • INI Creations 

  • Good Life Roots 

  • Hikuri Art

• Community Partners 

  • Long Beach. Public Library 

  • Aquarium of the Pacific  

• MOLAA Satellite Store  

Food / Drink vendors 

• Oaxaca on Wheels 

• Tamex