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Hollywood Forever Cemetery Presents 23rd Annual Day of the Dead Celebration on October 29th!

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Bloody Disgusting has learned that the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is returning for its 23rd installment of their Day of the Dead Celebration on Saturday, October 29th with two events – “Día de los Muertos” & “Noche de los Muertos” – that will feature cultural performances, live DJ sets from DJ Que Madre and DJ Hamvre, an exhibition from Artist of the Year, Sabino Guisu’s “Zapotec Death Poems”, delicious food & drinks, and more.

This year’s theme is focused on Mayahuel, the Aztec Goddess of Fertility, the Maguey (Agave), and the ruler of the 8th day and the 8th year. She brings us Love, Magic, and Transformation.

Here’s everything you need to know about the two special events…

Día de los Muertos (9:00am – 3:00pm PST) – a daytime event featuring a children’s plaza and cultural performances, as well as altars, art exhibitions, Aztecs, folkorico dance, traditional dance, children’s plaza, arts and crafts vendors, and culinary vendors.

Noche de los Muertos (5:00pm – 12:00am PST) –  an evening event featuring musical artists, as well as altars, art exhibitions, Aztecs, traditional dance, cultural performers, arts and crafts vendors, and culinary vendors.

More information can be found at ladayofthedead.com. 

Founded in 1899, the Hollywood Forever Cemetery—formerly known as the Hollywood Memorial Park—houses the remains of some of the film industry’s most iconic stars, including Rudolph Valentino, Mickey Rooney, Douglas Fairbanks, Nelson Eddy, Peter Lorre, Janet Gaynor, Tyrone Power, Clifton Webb, and many more.

The Hollywood Forever Cemetery is located at 6000 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038. On-site parking passes at the cemetery are available for purchase online with ticket sales. Parking is also provided at the Paramount Studios 801 N Gower Street parking lot.

For more information, visit hollywoodforever.com. 

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Writer in the horror community since 2008. Editor in Chief of Bloody Disgusting. Owns Eli Roth's prop corpse from Piranha 3D. Has four awesome cats. Still plays with toys.

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Spirit Halloween Now Selling a Fog-Spewing Replica of the Atomic Ray Gun from ‘Mars Attacks’!

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After releasing a 6-foot tall Martian Warrior animatronic last year, Spirit Halloween is back this year with another brand new item for fans of the Mars Attacks trading cards/movie.

Straight from the cult-classic Mars Attacks, and now up for grabs this week, the officially licensed Atomic Ray Gun prop features functioning fog, intergalactic lights and sound!

The Atomic Ray Gun also comes with a black-light-activated collectible poster.

Spirit Halloween previews, “The Martians have returned to cause complete mayhem this Halloween! Did we mention they’re armed? Prepare yourself for the Martian invasion this Halloween by strapping yourself up with this officially licensed Mars Attacks Atomic Ray Gun. This atomic ray gun prop is just like the one the Martians use to vaporize any humans that get in their way of global destruction. You’ll be equipped to survive any Martian attack once you get your hands on it for yourself.

“Using the included refillable water tank, you can refill your weapon of destruction whenever you’re getting low on juice. Featuring intergalactic sounds along with a blue LED light-up barrel, and a green LED light-up nozzle that shoots actual fog mist when turned on, this officially licensed fog gun is perfect for fans to show off their fandom for Mars Attacks this Halloween.”

You can grab yours today for $129.99 over on Spirit Halloween’s website.

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