Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration and Workshops
2023 Day of the Dead Celebration, Community Altar and Participant. Image by Sandy Altamirano.
AN ANNUAL TRADITION
free • all ages • ALTARS • SHOP MUERTOS MARKET • LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
SUPPORT FOOD VENDORS• L.A. COUNTY RESOURCE FAIR • ARTS & CRAFTS •FACE PAINTING
Self Help Graphics & Art’s annual celebration, one of the nation’s longest standing Día de los Muertos public commemorations in the country, features: A danza blessing to honor our ancestors and welcome you to the celebration, community altars by local community members and organizations, live entertainment highlighting the sights and sounds of our cultura, Muertos Market with handmade art and goods by local artists and artisans, SGH’s La Tiendita, highlighting serigraph prints for sale and other SHG merchandise, local street food vendors to nourish our community, face painting, art activities y más!
You’re encouraged to dress in your favorite Día de los Muertos fashion! While we welcome your creative expression of Día de los Muertos, please remember that Day of the Dead is NOT Halloween. This is a time of reflection and a place where we can come together in community to honor our ancestors and remember our loved ones and the causes close to our hearts.
Our Annual Día de los Muertos season and celebration is a family-friendly affair. Always FREE and open to ALL AGES.
Our 52nd Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration will take place late fall 2025. The date and location for the celebration is to be determined, but mark your calendars for the family workshops, which will take place on Saturdays in October (October 4, 11, 18, and 25) at the East LA County Library.
More details coming soon!
GENERAL QUESTIONS & PRESS INQUIRIES
To inquire about becoming a season sponsor or questions regarding our 52nd Annual Season workshops and celebration, please email info@selfhelpgraphics.com.
For all SHG press requests, please contact VPE Communications: lorena@selfhelpgraphics.com.
SHG’S Día de los Muertos History
EXPLORE OUR PAST Día de los Muertos CELEBRATIONS
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The 51st Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration, in partnership with LA County Board of Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, took place on Saturday, November 2 from 3 PM-8 PM at the LA County Civic Center Park. More information here.
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The 50th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration, in partnership with LA County Board of Supervisor Hilda L. Solis, took place on Saturday, November 4 from 3 PM-8 PM at the LA County Civic Center Park. More information here.
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The 49th Annual Día de los Muertos Celebration took place on Saturday, November 5 from 4 PM-10 PM at Self Help Graphics & Art. More information here.
VIEW OUR COLLECTION OF DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Commemorative PrintS ON OUR ONLINE SHOP
CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS AT HOME
TRY THESE FAMILY-FRIENDLY ACTIVITIES
Check out this article and video for kids created by PBS SoCal, featuring ofrendas at Self Help Graphics, located inside of our gallery through November 23. You can also download Día de los Muertos coloring pages illustrated by Peter Tovar and ofrenda paper cutout illustrated by Cynthia Navarro on the PBS site or scroll down below to download these resources and celebrate together at home!
Embellish a photo of your beloved at Noche de Ofrenda for our community altar.
free day of the dead ACTIVITY BOOK
Download our free digital Día de los Muertos activity book. Stop by Self Help Graphics starting October 8, to pick up a physical copy of the booklet to bring the festivities home with you!
Build your own paper OFRENDA
Our “Mi Ofrenda” activity illustrated by Cynthia Navarro (shown), is a fun activity to teach your children about the significance of this holiday and special season. Download the ofrenda base and page with graphics, then print them out. Next color your images and cut out sections with scissors to assemble on your ofrenda!
VOLUNTEER
Ready to help? Volunteers are a crucial component to SHG's year-round programming, including Día de los Muertos season.
We have multiple opportunities for volunteers
interested in donating their time to the event.