Día de los Muertos celebration at Hollywood Forever Cemetery

The annual celebration gathers people to honor their deceased loved ones.

Jenny Morales has attended the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to celebrate Día de los Muertos for three years. She painted her face as a calavera and wore a traditional embroidered Mexican dress. (Credit Marcela Valdivia/Annenberg Media)

By Marcela Valdivia

The traditional Oaxacan altar honored female musicians of different decades with pan dulce, mole, fruit, soda, alcohol and more. (Credit Marcela Valdivia/Annenberg Media)

Jenny Morales grew up following the tradition of Día de los Muertos. This year she dedicated the altar to her father. (Credit Marcela Valdivia/Annenberg Media)

Thousands of people visited Hollywood Forever Cemetery for Día de los Muertos. Colorful altars, live music, tasty food and Aztec dancers set the mood for the 19th annual celebration.

Reporter: Marcela Valdivia