Council honors 25th anniversary of Canoga Park Día de los Muertos festival

The Los Angeles City Council on Oct. 31 presented a certificate recognizing the 25th anniversary of the Canoga Park Día de los Muertos festival, which councilmembers described as a cultural anchor drawing tens of thousands and supporting local businesses.

Councilmember Bloomenfield (as named in the transcript) reviewed the festival’s origins and growth, saying the event grew from four altares to a mile-long celebration and that “Las generaciones se conectan y reflejan” through the festival’s educational and cultural elements. Founding volunteers accepted thanks and described the festival’s roots and growth; one founder said the event brings “más de 50000 personas” and has become a major arts and cultural attraction in the valley.

Speakers noted the festival’s role in supporting local businesses and fostering community identity in Canoga Park. Organizers thanked city staff and volunteers for years of support; the council announced event logistics for the coming Sunday and encouraged community attendance. Councilmembers also acknowledged individual volunteers and community leaders by name in remarks recorded in the transcript.