24th Street Theater Executive Director Jay McAdams Explains the Significance of Dia De Los Muertos

Dia de Los Muertos, “Day of the Dead” is an annual celebration held in downtown Los Angeles. The festival is in its 16th year, originates from Mexico and is one of its most respected holidays of the year. With Los Angeles boasting an attendance of over 5000 in Monday night’s event celebrated from October 31-November 2. It is a grand time for families, friends and those who knew them to gather and share memories, pray and give respect to those who have passed on. The food was authentic Mexican food and the people who attended were generous and warm. Presented in partnership with Los Angeles City Council member Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Los Angeles City Council member, Gil Cedillo and State Assembly, member Reggie Jones-Sawyer, Sr. The festive holiday celebrated encourages cultural understanding and provides a creative setting that shows the binding force of music and dance to create harmony and to promote peace and well-being. Jay McAdams the Executive Director of 24th Street Theater downtown Hoover and 24