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Dia de Los Muertos at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

4:04 PM PDT on November 3, 2016

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    The main altar at the entrance of Hollywood Forever Cemetery was dedicated to the victims of the Orlando Night Club shooting. Definitely a respectful and beautiful altar dedication.

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    Installation piece by artist Patrick Martinez, an new altar triptych sculpture. The installation is in honor and remembers youth and young men killed by police in Los Angeles this year: Jesse Romero (14 years old, Boyle Heights, killed by LAPD Aug 2016). Jose Mendez (16 years old , Boyle Heights, Killed by LAPD Feb 2016). Reginald Thomas (35 years old, Pasadena, killed by Pasadena Police Sept 2016).

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    Some traditional and costume attire at this years Day of the Dead event at Hollywood Forever.

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