The fourth annual Santa Monica Pier Día de los Muertos Celebration honors people, places, and ideas that are important to Santa Monican’s through free, family-friendly programming and a two-day public art installation.

The event creates a community-oriented space located inside the Merry Go-Round building, inviting Pier-goers to contribute to the community altar as well as to view the altars made by local artists, Sylvia Sanchez and Yolanda Medina.

Returning this year is the Letters of Life art installation. Members of the community can share their favorite Pier memories, photographs, and anecdotes of family and friends who have passed. These memories then decorate the space via digital murals that surround the historic 100-year-old Carousel.

Schedule

Friday, November 1: 5pm - 8pm  

5pm - 8pm:  Kids Activities in the Merry Go-Round Building

5pm: Northgate Market Pan de Muerto Decorating Class for Kids with a mask & goodie bag to take home! (Merry Go-Round Building)

6pm: Ballet Folklorico

Saturday, November 2: 5pm - 10pm

5pm-9pm:  Arts & Crafts for Kids

5pm -10pm:  Traditional Food, Car Meet & Artisan Market

5pm: West End Ceremonial Dance & Blessing

5:15pm:  Parade to the Merry Go-Round Building

6:30pm:  Ballet Folklorico

7:30pm: Mariachi Santa Monica

8:pm:  Live Music by The Brotherhood Band

Presented in partnership with Northgate Market, Cirque du Soleil KOOZA, and Mariasol,

Register for free tickets for this event.