Friends and families across the Inland Empire are honoring the memories of their loved ones by gathering at Día de los Muertos celebrations this weekend.

In Redlands, families joined together Saturday morning, Nov. 1, to view a community altar, or ofrenda, with photos of those who have passed, as a joyful celebration in Smiley Park brought smiles to children who got their faces painted to the backdrop of live performances from musicians and folklorico dancers.

A Catrina, an elaborate skeleton figure recognizable by her skull makeup and formal attire symbolizing death, walks through Smiley Park during the Día de los Muertos celebration in Redlands on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Photo by Anjali Sharif-Paul, The Sun/SCNG) Similar celebrations were planned across the region — from festivals

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