On Saturday, October 26, 2024, Los Angelenos will unite to recognize and celebrate LA’s Latin and Mexican heritage as Discover San Pedro, a nonprofit organization, presents its 12th Annual San Pedro Día de los Muertos Festival. With thousands of locals and visitors from Los Angeles, Orange County, and beyond expected to attend, guests will experience a vibrant, historic downtown filled with a festive live entertainment lineup including performances by MariachiDivas de Cindy Shea, two-time Grammy-winning multicultural, all-women ensemble that continues to push and expand the scope of mariachi music.
The sounds of contemporary and traditionally inspired Mexican folklore music will be heard throughout the streets of downtown San Pedro. This FREE, family-oriented event will feature live entertainment, a beer garden, delicious foods, crafts for kids, an altar contest exhibition, and more! Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in Dia de los Muertos-themed costumes and participate in the festivities. Free trolley rides hosted by Downtown San Pedro as well.
DETAILS ON 12th ANNUAL SAN PEDRO DIA DE LOS MUERTOS FESTIVAL:
WHEN: Saturday, October 26th, 2024
WHERE: 398 West 6th Street. San Pedro, CA 90731
TIME: 3pm - 9:30pm
PARKING: 566 S Centre St. San Pedro, CA 90731
The Festival will feature the Amazing Altars Contest & Exhibition which is open to all. Altar Entries are now being accepted at: (include info for Entrants) for the Festival’s “Amazing Altars Contest”. Additionally, there will be the Community Altar and the expanded Tree of Life where attendees are encouraged to place an item to remember a loved one. Rounding out the event, there will be authentic and creative food and craft vendors. Children are invited to enjoy face painting and children’s activities while adults can purchase handmade crafts, handmade jewelry, clothing, and other specialty items made by regional artisans. For more information contact grizzi@sanpedrobid.com and mperez@sanpedrobid.com.
Discover San Pedro would like to invite the public to register for its annual Catrina Contest, the centerpiece of the San Pedro Asia de Los Muertos Festival with a grand prize of an unforgettable cruise for 10 people on Royal Caribbean International to the most stunning, creative, and authentic Catrina.
The Catrina Contest is open to all genders between the ages of 18-99 with contestants judged on creativity, design, beauty, authenticity. crowd response, and their personal connection to Dia de los Muertos, as shared in their application. Discover San Pedro invites everyone to participate and showcase their interpretation of this beloved tradition. To enter, visit: https://www.discoversanpedro.org/catrinacontest
If you are interested in becoming a Craft Vendor or Food Truck Vendor please send over your applications to diadelosmuertos@sanpedrobid.com.