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18th Annual Main Street Canoga Park Día de los Muertos Festival

Date
November 4, 2018
Time
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost
Free
Organizer’s Site
mainstreetcanogapark.la

This annual street festival is a traditional cultural event that celebrates the ancient Mexican and Central American traditions of paying homage to loved ones who have passed. Festivities are continuous all day in historic Downtown Canoga Park, a recipient of the All-American City Award, and showcase live musical entertainment, vendors, international foods, calaveras, artists’ exhibits, altar displays, a children’s art pavilion, and a large classic car show.

Sponsors: Main Street Canoga Park, Canoga Park Chamber of Commerce

Location

Sherman Way Corridor
Sherman Way between Canoga Ave. & Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA 91303 United States + Google Map
Phone:
818.346.7480
Website:
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