California Museum Hosts Annual Día de Los Muertos Fiesta and New Altar Display
The California Museum is hosting its 13th annual Día de Los Muertos Fiesta and a new Day of the Dead-themed altar display, "Sendero de las Almas Luminosas," as part of community preparations for the holiday.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, October 9, 2026 —
The California Museum is preparing for the upcoming Día de Los Muertos holiday by hosting its 13th annual celebration, the Día de Los Muertos Fiesta. This event is part of the broader community’s preparations for the remembrance holiday.
In conjunction with the annual fiesta, the museum is also showcasing a new, specially designed altar display. This installation is themed around the Day of the Dead and is titled “Sendero de las Almas Luminosas,” which translates to “Path of the Luminous Souls.” The creation of such altars is a traditional practice associated with Día de Los Muertos, serving as a focal point for remembering and honoring deceased loved ones.
Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in other parts of Latin America, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere. It is a period of remembrance, where families and friends gather to pray for and remember friends and family members who have died, and help support their spiritual journey. The holiday is known for its vibrant celebrations, which often include colorful decorations, ofrendas (altars) laden with food, flowers (particularly marigolds), candles, and personal items of the deceased, alongside music and shared memories.
While specific dates and times for the 13th annual Día de Los Muertos Fiesta were not provided in the summary, the museum’s engagement with the holiday through both a public fiesta and a thematic altar display highlights its role in facilitating cultural observance and community engagement with traditions surrounding Día de Los Muertos.
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