Cerritos College To Celebrate Día De Los Muertos With Ofrendas, Music And ‘Book Of Life’

CERRITOS, CA — Cerritos College will host Noche con la Familia, a Día de los Muertos celebration with a focus on honoring loved ones who have died while celebrating life, culture and memories.

The Day of the Dead event Nov. 6 from 5-8 p.m. will feature student- and community-created ofrendas, or altars, along with a live DJ, performances, art, local food vendors and cultural artisans.

The student group Movimiento Estudiantil Chicanx de Aztlán, or MEChA will also host a screening of the 2014 animated film “The Book of Life.”

Individuals, student clubs and community organizations were invited to create ofrendas honoring ancestors, community heroes or cultural traditions.

For information about ofrendas or vendor participation, contact Vanessa Salas, vsalas@cerritos.edu, or Caroline Romero, carolromero@cerritos.edu.

Guests who need disability accommodations, including communication access or alternate formats, should submit a request at least seven school days before the event.

Cerritos College is at 11110 Alondra Blvd.

Additional information about the event is on the college's website.