Dia De Los Muertos


Noche Con La Familia

Join us for Cerritos College’s Día de los Muertos Celebration, Noche con la Familia - an evening dedicated to honoring loved ones who have passed and celebrating the beauty of life, culture, and remembrance.

Family smiling at night festival: woman in flower crown and yellow shawl, man holding two kids, papel picado behind.
Día de los Muertos altar with sugar skulls, marigolds, photos, papel picado, and fruit basket on red cloth at outdoor event.
Smiling DJ in white cap and glasses at turntables and mixer outdoors at night, with papel picado on stairs behind.
Three friends pose at night campus event, two with sugar skull face paint, one flashing a peace sign; DJ booth behind.
Crowd on lawn chairs and blankets watches an outdoor movie on a big screen beside a campus building at night.
Altar honoring figures in science, centered on Elizabeth Blackwell portrait, with marigolds, candles, and sarape cloth.
Four smiling women, some in flower crowns and face paint, pose beside a colorful Día de los Muertos altar with photos.
Altar honoring pets with dog skeleton figures, pet photos, marigolds, candles, and dog-shaped treats on black cloth.
Two smiling women at night event, one in red rose crown and embroidered teal dress, the other in black dress and keffiyeh.
Craft table with paper plate sugar skull mask samples, markers, glue, scissors, and paper cutouts beside candles.

Experience a vibrant night of community, featuring:

  • Student- and community-created ofrendas (altars)
  • Live DJ, performances, and art
  • Local food vendors and cultural artisans
  • Film screening of "The Book of Life" hosted by Mecha

Event Details

  • Friday, November 6, 2026 | 5-8 PM
  • Cerritos College (Corner of Studebaker/Alondra)
  • Altars, DJ, Movie Screening of "The Book of Life" and More...

Pre-Event!

Day of the Dead: From Here, There, & Beyond

Tuesday, October 20, hosted by Iveth at the Equity Center.

✨ Ofrenda Opportunity:

Individuals, student clubs, and community organizations are invited to create ofrendas in honor of ancestors, community heroes, or cultural traditions.

➡️ Reserve your ofrenda space  

🎥 Content Creator Opportunity

Are you a Cerritos College student who loves creating TikToks, IG Reels, or short-form videos? We want to collaborate with you! Our Día de los Muertos 2026 team is seeking student content creators to help document, highlight, and share the spirit of Noche con la Familia across campus and community platforms.

This is a chance to showcase your creativity, build your portfolio, and help tell the story of how we honor culture, remembrance, and connection at Cerritos College.  

📅 Deadline to Apply: October 23, 2026

🔗 Apply

💬 Questions?
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🪔 Accessibility & Accommodations:

If disability accommodations (e.g. communications access, alternate formats) are needed to participate fully in this event, please submit your request within seven school days in advance of the event..

📩 Questions or Participation Inquiries:

Contact or for details on ofrendas, vendors.