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Dia de los Muertos Information

The annual Dia de los Muertos celebration takes place on November 2nd. The event is free to attend and welcomes all members of the community. The annual program features live music, traditional Folkloric dance and more.

Quick Facts:

  • November 1st, Cemetery opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 7:00 p.m.
  • November 2nd, Cemetery opens at 7:00 a.m. and closes at 8:00 p.m.
  • No Parking on grounds either day, all visitors must park in designated parking area.
  • No alcohol, dogs or pets, open flames including candles, canopies, tables allowed
  • Small coolers, food and drink, umbrellas and chairs are allowed

Stage & Entertainment Schedule for the 2024 Dia de los Muertos celebration:
1 pm – 4 pm: Background Music
4 pm – 5 pm: Valet Folkloric Dancers
5 pm – 7:30 pm: Los Buhos De Mexicali
7:30 pm – 8 pm: Closing Ceremony/Blessing

Memorial Day Information

The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District’s Memorial Day ceremony is presented in partnership with the American Legion Post 739 Indio.  The event is held annually on the last Monday of May.  The ceremony features a dedication of wreaths, riffle volley, choir performance, a traditional fly over and more. Flags are placed on the headstone of Veteran’s interred at the cemetery in partnership with BSA Troops 1701 and 451.  The event is free to attend and all are welcome.

Other Events & Significant Days

The following annual dates are “high traffic” occasions at the Cemetery.  Some traffic restrictions, pedestrian access modifications, and changes to office hours and mowing schedule may be in place. Please contact the office or follow us on Facebook for additional information.

* Denotes official District event takes place on the date.

Mother’s Day, second Sunday in May

Mexican Mother’s Day, May 10th

*Memorial Day, last Monday in May

Easter Sunday

Father’s Day, third Sunday in June

*Dia de los Muertos, November 1st and 2nd

*Veterans Day, November 11th

Christmas Eve & Day, December 24th and 25th

 

DISTRICT HOLIDAYS

District offices will be closed on the following dates.  Please note, cemetery grounds are open 365 days a year.

New Years Day

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday

George Washington’s Birthday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day After Thanksgiving

Day Before Christmas

Christmas Day

New Year’s Eve

Interment

Wednesday | April 23 | 10:00 am

Hortencia Pena Moar
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Casillas Family
Section 26

Interment

Wednesday | April 23 | 11:30 am

Sandra Dewhiest
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Section 7

Interment

Thursday | April 24 | 11:30 am

Elena Zazueta
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
New Journey
Section 16

Interment

Thursday | April 24 | 1:00 pm

Elvira & Stephen Edward Kallejian
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Forest Lawn
Section 16

Interment

Friday | April 25 | 10:00 am

Arlene Avila
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Section 26

Interment

Friday | April 25 | 1:00 pm

Lytonia Jordan
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Rose Mty.
Section 26

Interment

Monday | April 28 | 10:00 am

Baltazar J. Sanchez
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Casilla Family

Interment

Monday | April 28 | 1:00 pm

Mia Heavenly Cervantes
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
New Journey

Interment

Tuesday | April 29 | 10:30 am

Edwiges Avalos Montes
82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236
Forest Lawn

Trustee

Saturday | May 03 | 8:00 am

74760 Highway 111, Suite 100
Indian Wells, CA 92210

Trustee

Friday | June 13 | 8:00 am

82925 Avenue 52
Coachella, CA 92236