Hollywood Forever Los Angeles

The resting place of the stars

Julian from Los Angeles

About me I’m originally from Buenos Aires, but I’ve called Los Angeles home for as long as I can remember, having lived in just about every area, at one point or another. I’ve plied my trade managing movie theatres for most of my adult life, specializing in the marketing aspect, but my real passion is in writing – short stories and novels more than screenplays, despite living in LA! &#...
""Hollywood Forever" Los Angeles is a cemetery unlike any other in the world. Let's just say I definitely recommend visiting on Dia de los Muertos!"

Hollywood Forever is described on its website as a cemetery unlike any other in the world – and such description couldn’t be more accurate. Perhaps it’s because the sun is always shining in LA, but the typical somber qualities are thoroughly missing here. The nature is vibrant and is not uncommon to see peacocks casually walking around the place.

Film screenings (on the Douglas Fairbanks Lawn) and rock concerts (in the Masonic Lodge) are also common events for the cemetery to host. In addition, there is a Dia de los Muertos celebration every year, which includes activities throughout the cemetery grounds. It is one of the most special festivities in Los Angeles and one I highly recommend.

Of course, Hollywood Forever is also the place to pay respects to many screen legends, such as Judy Garland, Jayne Mansfield, and Rudolph Valentino – not to mention, Johnny and Dee Dee Ramone, Mel Blanc, and Vampira herself.

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About me I’m originally from Buenos Aires, but I’ve called Los Angeles home for as long as I can remember, having lived in just about every area, at one point or another. I’ve plied my trade managing movie theatres for most of my adult life, specializing in the marketing aspect, but my real passion is in writing – short stories and novels more than screenplays, despite living in LA! Why Los Angeles Los Angeles is not your standard metropolis. It is truly huge, without a city center, and completely unconventional. It can be very frustrating, but that’s where the beauty ...

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