Día de los Muertos in Long Beach
Día de los Muertos–Day of the Dead–is a centuries-old celebration of our departed loved ones with deep roots in Mexican and Latin American culture. Though the holiday is celebrated on Nov. 1 and 2, Día de los Muertos activities in Long Beach will take place throughout the months of October and November, ranging from festivals and a seasonal pop-up bar to pan de muerto specials.
2ND & PCH
On Saturday, October 28, the 2ND & PCH shopping center will host a Dia de los Muertos Festival from 4 to 8 P.M. The festival will include mariachi and folklórico performances, artisanal vendors, and an ofrenda installation. Local nonprofit organization Able ARTS Work will have a themed craft station for children, and kids can take photos with costumed characters. Attendees are encouraged to come dressed with flower crowns and Day of the Dead makeup.
MUSEUM OF LATIN AMERICAN ART
The Día de los Muertos Festival (628 Alamitos Ave) will host its annual Día de los Muertos Festival on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, with this year’s theme being Resilience. This free family event brings the community together for a celebration in the museum’s outdoor sculpture garden with live performances, food and drinks, vendors, as well as arts and crafts. This year’s festival will recognize the community’s capacity to overcome hardship while honoring the legacy of our ancestors.
PAN DE MUERTO
Pan de muerto is a sweetened bread set out as a traditional offering for ancestors who return to visit on Día de los Muertos. It can be found at Mexican bakeries around Long Beach, including Mil Hojas Bakery (718 Orange Ave), Monica’s Bakery (133 W Anaheim St), and Marilus Bakery (1400 Cherry Ave). One of the most popular local options is made with flavors of fennel and orange zest at two-time James Beard Award nominee Gusto Bread (2710 E 4th St), an artisanal panadería on Fourth Street.
CITY OF LONG BEACH PARADE & FESTIVAL
The City of Long Beach’s 8th annual Día de los Muertos Parade and Festival will take place on Saturday, November 4. The event kicks off with the Grand Parade on Pine Avenue at 11 A.M. The Arte y Ofrendas Festival at Rainbow Lagoon begins at 12 noon, featuring arts and crafts, music and entertainment, as well as food and beverage offerings until 10 P.M. The parade will be broadcast on ABC7 Los Angeles on Sunday, November 5.
ROXANNE’S
Roxanne’s (1115 E Wardlow Rd) in the California Heights neighborhood will open up their seasonal hidden bar Marie’s Tek Tec to become Marie’s de los Muertos on Oct. 1. This month-long pop-up pays tribute to Día de los Muertos with themed drinks, a community altar, and a ceremonial “Pour One Out” shot–buy a shot and get one free to pour out in memory of a departed loved one. On the pop-up’s last day, Nov. 1, Roxanne’s will host a special event with an Aztec dance ceremony, live music, face painting, and a coloring station for kids. For details, visit Eventbrite.
LONG BEACH CLOTHING CO.
Show your Long Beach pride and celebrate the holiday with a new t-shirt design from Long Beach Clothing Co. (4218 Atlantic Ave. / 5308 E 2nd St). Their new Day of the Dead shirt features a skull crowned with a sombrero surrounded by roses. The intricate line art imitates the sugar skull designs that usually decorate a Día de los Muertos altar. Pick one up at the brand’s Bixby Knolls or Belmont Shore locations.
FUEGO AT HOTEL MAYA
Fuego at Hotel Maya (700 Queensway Dr) will celebrate Día de los Muertos all weekend long on Nov. 1 and 2. Festivities will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 PM on Saturday, Nov. 1, with live music, a taco and elote grill station, tequila vendors and giveaways, as well as a sugar skull face painting for guests who want to look the part. Music will be provided by live band The Night Shift. On Sunday, Nov. 2, enjoy brunch specials from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM, accompanied by mariachi, tequila vendors and face painting. On both days, the restaurant will be decorated with an altar, and themed dining will be available by reservation in the cabana.
LONG BEACH HERITAGE
Long Beach Heritage, in partnership with Councilwoman Mary Zendejas, will host a Día de los Muertos celebration at the historic Bembridge House. This event on November 1 from 12:30 to 4:30 PM will feature holiday crafts, traditional food and drink, and the opportunity to honor loved ones with a community ofrenda. Attendees are invited to bring a 4×6 copy of a photo of a loved one to place on the altar — frames will be available.
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