Día de los Mu***os or Day of the Dead, a long standing Latino holiday with indigenous roots dating back to Aztec times, has taken its place in mainstream culture boasting festivities worldwide. Though traditions may slightly differ among cultures, the holiday (typically taking place from Oct.31-Nov. 2) commemorates the dead and brings families together in enjoyment of life. The festival is filled
with celebrations of life--a full-on experience featuring art, entertainment and culinary enjoyment created by multi-talented artist-producer and President and CEO of Rodri Entertainment, Luz Entertainment Rodri J. Rodríguez.
“Día de los Mu***os transcends the once a year celebration. It’s a way to honor the dead… celebrate the living,” said Rodríguez, Visionary Cultural Arts Advocate and Creator of MARIACHI USA, a festival that achieved its 25 year milestone at the legendary Hollywood Bowl this year. “Our festival reinforces a positive way of looking at life and death through the many experiences we provide.”
Día de los Mu***os USA is an all-encompassing cultural event, featuring an all-star musical line-up of live entertainment with various genres of music including Cumbia, Regional Mexican, Mariachi, Norteño, Banda and Pop. The art component to the event is massive and will highlight ‘ofrendas-altars’ including artistic and themed altars paying tribute to various causes and artists such as the United Farm Workers, those who have passed from AIDS and iconic entertainment figures such as Selena, José Alfredo Jiménez, Shakespeare, Mozart and many more as well as a community altar for which attendees are invited to bring a photo of a loved one or pet to place on the altar. Día de los Mu***os USA will also include large art installations in key locations throughout the park like the Catrina Runway show and the largest Pan de Mu***os ever made. Guests may enjoy traditional holiday delicacies such as Día de los Mu***os breads, churros, aguas frescas as well as an array of food truck and restaurant offerings. The event will be filled with fun the entire family can enjoy, such as themed face and body painting mask making and arts and crafts.
