ALTARES | Día de los Muertos

Parade will be televised on ABC7 Los Ángeles and live-streamed worldwide.

Parade will be televised on ABC7 Los Ángeles and live-streamed worldwide.

Altares

Día de Muertos tradition is to create an Altar (shrine) dedicated to loved ones. The Altar offerings should include:

Four elements of nature – earth, wind, water and fire.
Cempazúchitl (Marigold) flowers and fruits represent earth
Papel Picado represents wind
Candles and Copal (incense) represent fire
Photos, mementos, items representing their faith, to personalize

Altares take central stage as special remembrance, offer an opportunity to teach about the family traditions and welcome the souls we are honoring that day.