Super Halloween

 Downtown Los Angeles transforms into a spooky wonderland during Halloween, offering a variety of events for all ages. Families can enjoy the Dia De Los Muertos at Olvera Street, Gloria Molina Grand Park's Downtown Dia de Los Muertos events, Los Angeles Dia De Los Muertos Parade & Festival, Annual DTLA Halloween Festival for Kids, featuring trick-or-treating, games, and live entertainment. Adults can immerse themselves in the haunting atmosphere of House of Spirits, a haunted cocktail soirée, or attend a candlelit Halloween concert. For those seeking thrills, Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios Hollywood promises heart-pounding scares and terrifying haunted houses. With so many options to choose from, there's something for everyone to enjoy this Halloween season in Downtown LA. 

For over 35 years, Olvera Street merchants have celebrated Dia de los Muertos. The celebration has evolved to incorporate the pre-Columbian, Aztec, Mayan and Catholic rituals surrounding death. Each night, a vibrant and colorful procession sets the stage for our ceremony.

 Oct 25 - Nov 2. Traditional Mayan Blessing/Soul Cleansing takes place before and after the procession. A Parade of “Living Muertos” – participants dress up as skeletons in colorful traditional, and not-so-traditional costumes. The Grupo Tartalejos – an indigenous Aztec group leads the procession with incense and ceremonial blessing along with Aztec Dancers.

The Procession leads to nightly ceremony in the Kiosko, where the loved ones of a merchant family or special community member is chosen to be honored. Free sweet bread and champurrado are given to all in attendance

Bewitch the crowd with your very best getup for a chance to win the costume contest, and grab a bone-chilling drink from the beer garden. Feed you inner monster with delicious bites from a variety of food trucks, booths and local restaurants, and discover magical and mischievous finds and activities.

Join 3,000 participants for a 5k run/walk celebrating Day of the Dead and enjoy music along the course, beautiful finisher medals, and a post-race Dia de los Muertos celebration.

The race starts on Main Street, in El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, the oldest section of Los Angeles, and home to Olvera Street. The course runs through lower Chinatown and then takes a left turn onto Alameda Street towards Los Angeles State Historic Park, then you cross over the Los Angeles River. On the return, you will be treated to amazing views of the downtown skyline ending at Olvera Street.