Artist Silvia Sanchez and the Quintana family install a Dia de los Muertos altar at the Santa Monica Pier Carousel on Sunday, October 31, 2021. The inaugural Dia de los Muertos celebration at the Santa Monica Pier will be on display through November 1st in the historic Carousel building. Together with @pyfcsantamonica , the joint event of reflection features an artistic altar dedicated to the lives of friends and family who have played an important role in the Santa Monica Pier Community, Cabeza de Vaca Ballet Folklorico dance performance, and an incredible lineup of speakers. The exhibit includes an art installation called "Letters of Life," where members of the community are asked to share their favorite Pier memories and anecdotes of family and friends who have passed. These memories will decorate the space via a digital murals that surround the historic Carousel, and will be displayed over the course of the celebration. October 30-31st, 11AM-7PM | November 1st, 11AM-6PM | "Letter's of Life" art installation October 31st, 11AM-7PM | November 1st, 11AM-6PM | Artistic Altar November 1st, 5PM-6PM | Program Celebration