Olvera Street

We are beyond thrilled to announce our first ever VIRTUAL DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EVENT! Due to COVID, we are unable to have our usual festivities, but we hope you will join us online on November 1 at 6:00pm for this beautiful celebration. www.diadelosmuertos2020.com... This event was made possible by: @elpueblola @kdeleon @jivelivela Performances by: @lasantacecilia @teatrodelbarriola @teatrotatalejos #XipeTotec @mexico_azteca_burbank @tamborazoaguilayserpiente You can also make a donation to support the traditional events at Olvera Street. You can also include the name of a loved one who has passed & we will honor their memory. Thank you & we look forward to our virtual event on November 1st! #olverastreet #plazaolvera #dayofthedead #novenario #olverast #sugarmyskull #tradition #cultura #art #livingmuertos #vivalavida #altars #altares #ofrendas #diadelosmuertos #calaca #calavera #familyfriendly #virtualevent #stayhome #birthplaceoflosangeles #mydayinla #dtla #community #danzadelamuerte

We have been getting a lot of questions about the businesses on Olvera Street. The majority of shops and restaurants are open, and we welcome you to come and visit!Masks are required and please follow safety protocols for social distancing. Hours are roughly 10:00am-5:00pm, with some businesses offering longer hours. Please be safe when visiting. Thank you! Photo Credit: @travelstorys ... #olverastreet #plazaolvera #olverast #familyfriendly #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #openforbusiness #birthplaceoflosangeles #mydayinla #dtla #community #masksrequired #besafe #socialdistancing

We are excited to announce that Olvera Street will have Community Altars on display outdoors in the kiosko plaza! We will have fewer Altars than years past to accommodate for social distancing. COVID safety protocols will be in place and we ask you to stay home if you are not feeling well. VISITING HOURS ... 10/26 thru 10/30 10:00am-4:00pm 10/31 thru 11/2 10:00am-5:00pm We will NOT be having any live entertainment or other in-person festivities for Dia de los Muertos this year. Please visit our website for details about our Virtual Event! #olverastreet #olverast #placitaolvera #diadelosmuertos #diadelosmuertos2020 #dayofthedead #communityaltars #altares #ofrendas #arte #tradition #free #familyfriendly #birthplaceoflosangeles #maskrequired #socialdistancing #besafe #wearamask

Are you getting your home ready for Dia de los Muertos? Are you prepping your altar? Get all you need at Olvera Street! . . Visit these shops and mention Day of the Dead Discount Days to receive your discount. .... . *MINIMUM PURCHASE REQUIRED* . . #olverastreet #olverast #plazaolvera #calleolvera #dayofthedead #diadelosmuertos #shopsmall #supportlocalbusiness #discountdays #birthplaceoflosangeles #tradition #culture #altars #ofrendas #altares #vivalavida #sugarmyskull See more

Tonight! Esta Noche! #Repost @elpueblola with @repostapp El Grito 2020 is a cultural happening where Los Angeles community members, artists, and representatives come together! Join us online tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/15) as we virtually celebrate the start of #LatinoHeritageMonth with this year's #ElGritoLA telethon event: www.ElGrito2020.com... #ElGrito2020 #ElGritoLA #LatinoHeritageMonth #HispanicHeritageMonth #VivaMexico #HelpTheCommunity #ElPuebloLA #OldCityPlaza #OlveraStreet #PlacitaOlvera #CalleOlvera #LosAngeles #concert #concierto #virtualevent #musicalperformances #latinosunidos #livemusic #telethon #balletfolklorico #mariachi #cantanteitaliano @elgritola2020 See more

Come on down to Olvera Street! Most shops & restaurants are open for business, but museums remain closed. ***Face Masks Required***... ***Please practice social distancing*** #olverastreet #olverast #placitaovera #birthplaceoflosangeles #safereopen #socialdistancing #facemaskrequired #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal : @juanitasonolvera

Come down to Olvera Street this weekend! Most shops & restaurants are reopening for the first time this weekend & we hope to remain open for Mexican Independence weekend & beyond. ***Face Masks Required*** ***Please practice social distancing***... #olverastreet #olverast #placitaovera #birthplaceoflosangeles #safereopen #socialdistancing #facemaskrequired #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #shoplocal

Sunday Funday with this super fun Seek-and-Find by artist, @littlehous3 . . Can you find the hidden objects in this scene from Olvera Street?! And what’s your favorite spot when you visit? .... . #olverastreet #olverast #placitaolvera #sundayfunday #seekandfind #hiddenpictures #dtla #mydayinla #familyfun #familyfriendly #familia #shopsmall #supportsmallbusiness #birthplaceoflosangeles See more

Panchito the Piñata wants you to know that we miss you! We miss seeing our lovely customers & visitors. We hope everyone continues to practice #socialdistancing & #wearamask. We hope to have some updates for you in the coming weeks as to when Olvera Street will be 100% operational. The small restaurants continue to offer carry-out options & some small shops are open. Please be safe when visiting. #olverastreet #olverast #placitaolvera #panchitothepiñata #piñata #besafe #dtla #mydayinla #birthplaceoflosangeles #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal

Thank you LMU Magazine for sharing our story!

Many are asking when we will fully reopen. Soon, we hope! We are currently working with City Management on how we wan reopen safely & securely. We are also still negotiating rent relief for the merchants. YOU CAN SHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY CONTACTING MEMBERS OF THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL. They meet again on Monday 6/29, so please reach out this weekend. Thank you to all of our followers and community members for your continued support of Olvera Street!... #WeAreOlveraStreet 1. Visit www.olveraevents.com for all details. 2. Contact LA City Council in support of rent relief - link in bio for sample letter & contact info. 2. Donate to our foundation, which supports the cultural preservation of Olvera Street. THANK YOU! GRACIAS! : @laanyday #OlveraStreet #olverast #placitaolvera #tradition #familyfriendly #MyDayInLA #BirthplaceofLosAngeles #Since1930 #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #OSMAF #culturalpreservation #culturalresource #donatenow #cultura

A great piece from NPRs World Café, featuring Olvera Street’s own La Marisoul!

Olvera Street remains closed at this time for health & safety reasons. We are working on a plan to reopen in the coming weeks when it is safe for merchants and visitors. : @karlsmovingcastle . . .... We thank you for your continued support. If you would like to lend your voice to help merchants get rent relief from the City, please contact City Council President Nury Martinez at [email protected] or (213) 473-7006. Thank you! #OlveraStreet #olverast #placitaolvera #tradition #familyfriendly #MyDayInLA #BirthplaceofLosAngeles #Since1930 #saferathome #supportsmallbusiness #shopsmall #shoplocal #rentrelief