Día de los Muertos drew a crowd in Panorama City to honor those who have passed
The Día de los Muertos celebration was hosted by Los Angeles City Councilmember Imelda Padilla in Panorama City on Saturday in honor of those who have passed. “This annual celebration is a vibrant reminder of the strength and cultural richness that define Council District 6,” she said. “Each year, this event continues to grow, and this year we truly went all out—it was a memorable evening filled with community, color, and tradition.”
Residents were invited to bring photos and other symbolic objects in remembrance of those they had lost. Among those who attended was Patty Ochoa, who was wearing “sugar skull” makeup and a Catrina crown of roses in honor of her husband, mother and brother. She said she has participated in the event since 2014. The event also included performances by Panorama High School Folklorico Fusion dancers and the Panorama High School Marching Band.
Padilla said: “I had a wonderful time interacting with the families who attended and celebrating how we keep our culture alive—together.”
Yazmin Noriega waves a flag decorated in the spirit of Día de los Muertos during the community celebration on Blythe Street in Panorama City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Members of the dance group Caucaulti Tonallia perform during the Día de los Muertos celebration on Blythe Street in Panorama City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Members of XIPE TÓTEC Danza Azteca perform during the Día de los Muertos celebration on Blythe Street in Panorama City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Attendees admire artwork on display created by Panorama High School design students during the Día de los Muertos celebration on Blythe Street in Panorama City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Panorama High School Folklorico Fusion dancers perform during the Día de los Muertos celebration on Blythe Street in Panorama City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
A woman in Día de los Muertos makeup and a long dress walks past spectators and festive decorations as people gather to enjoy the celebration on Blythe Street in Panorama City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
Fabiana Jainee, left, and Valeria Jainee take part in an arts and crafts activity during the Día de los Muertos celebration on Blythe Street in Panorama City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
The Panorama High School Marching Band performs during the Día de los Muertos celebration on Blythe Street in Panorama City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
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Yazmin Noriega waves a flag decorated in the spirit of Día de los Muertos during the community celebration on Blythe Street in Panorama City on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Mark Savage, Contributing Photographer)
“Seeing so many families come together, laugh, and honor their loved ones, fills me with gratitude,” Padilla said. “This is why I do the work I do: to create spaces where our community feels seen, valued, and connected.”
Veronica Padilla-Campos, executive director of Pacoima Beautiful, said, “Every altar, every brushstroke, every shared story is a tribute to love that never fades. Through this celebration, we reaffirm the beauty of life, the strength of tradition, and the enduring power of art to connect us across generations.”
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