An altar at the Día de Los Muertos Celebration at the East LA Civic Center on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)
Community members across the Eastside gathered this weekend to honor loved ones during Día de los Muertos celebrations.
In Boyle Heights, families enjoyed live music, face painting and local vendors at Mariachi Plaza during the 1st Street Community Block Party.
Neighbors gathered at the East LA Civic Center for a celebration that included elaborate altares and performances by folklórico dancers and Garfield High School’s mariachi.
In Lincoln Heights, catrinas in colorful attire made their way through crowds at Plaza de la Raza, where the celebration featured artwork, altares plus a special performance by Ozomatli.
Here are some moments from Día de los Muertos celebrations.
Enrique, Ashley and Olivia Villegas at the Día de los Muertos celebration at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights on Oct. 31, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)The Neighborhood Music School Latin Ensemble performs at the Día de los Muertos celebration at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights on Oct. 31, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)A family dances at the Día de los Muertos celebration at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights on Oct. 31, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)Robert Vargas draws Linda Cortez at the Día de los Muertos celebration at Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights on Oct. 31, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)Performers get ready at the Día de Los Muertos Celebration at the East LA Civic Center on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)Mariachi Los Alanos from Garfield High School perform during the Día de Los Muertos Celebration at the East LA Civic Center on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)Folkorico Alegría perform at the Día de Los Muertos Celebration at the East LA Civic Center on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)Mariachi Los Alanos from Garfield High School perform during the Día de Los Muertos Celebration at the East LA Civic Center on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)An altar at the Plaza de la Raza Día de los Muertos on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)A girl shows off her calavera face paint at Plaza de la Raza’s Día de los Muertos celebration on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)Michael Solario, Virginia Garcia and Tony Chavez at the Plaza de la Raza Día de los Muertos on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)Folkor Pasion Mexicana perform at the Plaza de la Raza Día de los Muertos on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)A woman lights incense on an altar at the Plaza de la Raza Día de los Muertos on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)Ozomatli performs at the Plaza de la Raza Día de los Muertos on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)Skylar (Cielito) Brown at the Plaza de la Raza Día de los Muertos on Nov. 1, 2026. (Semantha Raquel Norris / For Boyle Heights Beat)
Semantha Raquel Norris is a Salvadoran American journalist and documentary photographer from Los Angeles. She has a master’s degree in journalism from UC Berkeley and her work has been featured in CalMatters, The New York Times, the Oaklanside, the San Fernando Valley Sun/el Sol and more.
