Dia de los Muertos celebration coming to Cerritos College on November 7
Free community event features live DJ, performances, art, food, and movie screening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 24, 2025
Media Contact: Aya Aoki; Public Relations and Communications
WHAT: As part of Cerritos College’s 70th Anniversary celebration, the campus will host its first-ever Día de los Muertos, Noche con la Familia event on Friday, November 7. This free, family-friendly community celebration will feature beautiful ofrendas (altars),a live DJ, and performances to keep the energy high. Guests can enjoy delicious food from local vendors, explore stunning art displays, and end the evening with a special outdoor screening of Disney’s Coco!
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with culture, joy, and remembrance as we honor loved ones who have passed and celebrate the beauty of life and community, while marking seven decades of Falcon pride and connection. Visit the website for more information.
Individuals, student clubs, and community organizations are invited to create ofrendas honoring ancestors, community heroes, or cultural traditions. Reserve your ofrenda space.
Community partners, organizations, and local nonprofits are welcome to host a table and share resources at the event. If your organization would like to participate, please fill out the tabling interest form.
WHEN: Friday, November 7, 2025 | 5-8 p.m.
WHERE: Cerritos College | Corner of Studebaker Rd. and Alondra Blvd.
11110 Alondra Blvd. Norwalk, CA 90650
Parking: Free in Lots 5 & 6
Campus Map: www.cerritos.edu/guide or www.cerritos.edu/google-map.
About Cerritos College: Cerritos College serves as a comprehensive community college for southeastern Los Angeles County. Communities within the college’s district include Artesia, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Hawaiian Gardens, La Mirada, Norwalk, and portions of Bell Gardens, Lakewood, Long Beach, Santa Fe Springs and South Gate. Cerritos College offers nearly 300 degrees and certificates in nine divisions. Annually, more than 5,000 students successfully complete their course of studies, and enrollment currently averages 21,000 students. Visit Cerritos College online at www.cerritos.edu.
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