Introducing the Downtown Beat – a video series highlighting the fun and exciting things going on in the Downtown Santa Monica area for the local community! Dia de los Muertos was celebrated by Downtown Santa Monica with popup market offerings, live performances and more on Third Street Promenade.
This video is brought to you by Santa Monica Place.

(Video) Highlights from DTSM’s “Día de los Muertos” Event on Promenade
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