Forest Lawn holds virtual ceremony for Dia de los Muertos

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- With restrictions for the coronavirus in place throughout Los Angeles, Forest Lawn held its traditional Dia de los Muertos celebrations on Sunday with a virtual event.

It was an authentic ceremony with marigolds, larger-than-life sculptures and folkloric dance performances.
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It all took place before a brightly colored ofrenda.

Forest Lawn's floral designers created the sculptures and arrangements.
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It's inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations. The holiday is marked by remembering and honoring the lives of deceased loved ones.

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