2025 Día de los Muertos Celebration in Downtown Santa Monica

The 6th annual Día de los Muertos Celebration on Third Street Promenade will feature live entertainment, large-scale art, a Latinx pop-up market, community altars, kids' art and crafts, face painting and games for all ages.

Public Art Exhibit💀:

Los Angeles-based artist Ricardo Soltoreo will display his larger-than-life paper mache sculptures throughout Third Street Promenade. Expect to see catrinas up to 14 feet tall, alebrijes, and special pieces made exclusively for Santa Monica!

Live Performances 🎤💃🏻:

Aztec Dancers of Santa Monica Folklórico Dance Company | Academia de Danza BFFM | Ballet Folklórico del Alma | Neiva Arts | Mariachi Arcoiris | Santa Monica Ballet Folklórico | Grupo Folklórico La Rosa

Kid and Pet-Friendly Activities 🆓:

• FREE arts and crafts
• FREE face-painting
• Latinx Pop-up Market hosted by Molcajete Dominguero 🛍️

Community Altars 🕯️:

A colorful display of community altars will be on view throughout the day.

Come dressesd up as a catrina or catrin for a chance to win our "Best Dressed" prize! We'll see you there! ✨

Host or Publisher Downtown Santa Monica, Inc.