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The Santa Monica Pier celebrates the life and legacy of legendary Mexican singer and actor Pedro Infante during its seventh annual Día de los Muertos Celebration, Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1.
The free, family-friendly celebration honors one of Mexico's most beloved cultural icons with elaborate community ofrendas, traditional Mexican music and dance, a classic car cruise and show, and cultural ceremonies inside and around the historic Merry Go-Round building.
A defining star of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema, Infante appeared in more than 60 films, recorded more than 350 songs and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame before his death in 1957. His music and films continue to resonate with generations of fans throughout Mexico and Southern California.Sunday, Nov. 1 | Noon–5:30 p.m. 
Full Día de los Muertos celebration featuring the following media and photo opportunities:
·Noon – Classic Car Cruise to the Santa Monica Pier: Classic cars arrive at the Pier, followed by a classic car show continuing until 5:30 p.m.
·Noon – Community Ofrendas and Face Painting: Elaborate altars and the historic carousel decorated with marigolds and papel picado inside the Merry Go-Round building.
·1 p.m. – Traditional Aztec Blessing and Procession: Ceremonial blessing at the west end of the Pier, followed by a procession led by Aztec dancers to the Merry Go-Round building.
·2 p.m. – Santa Monica Ballet Folklórico: Traditional Mexican dance performances inside the Merry Go-Round building.
·3 p.m. – Mariachi and Ballet Folklórico: Live traditional music and dance inside the Merry Go-Round building.
·4 p.m. – Ambassador Carlos González Gutiérrez: Special remarks by the Consul General of Mexico in Los Angeles.
·4:30 p.m. – Live Music by Brotherhood: Outdoor stage performance.Guests are invited to contribute copies of photographs of departed loved ones to the communal ofrenda. Admission is free, and the celebration is open to all ages.

The Santa Monica Pier Día de los Muertos Celebration is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Department of Arts and Culture, with support from community partners including Kaiser Permanente, Northgate Market, Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, Playland Arcade and Woodlawn Cemetery.

Local Event: Santa Monica Pier Honors Mexican Icon Pedro Infante With Aztec Dancers, Mariach & Ballet Folklórico

Santa Monica Pier Honors Mexican Icon Pedro...

The Santa Monica Pier celebrates the life and legacy of legendary Mexican singer and actor Pedro Infante during its seventh...

Santa Monica Pier Honors Mexican Icon Pedro Infante With Aztec Dancers, Mariach & Ballet Folklórico

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