Festival of the Masks

Leimert Park's Day of the Ancestors: Festival of the Masks is an annual celebration of our ancestors and an invocation for the South Central LA community.

Founded in 2010, by artists Najite Agindotan and Ben Caldwell in collaboration with LA Commons, the Festival of the Masks is a multicultural, multigenerational and multimedia arts event grounded in the vast identities of Africa and the African diaspora. 

The festival features a libation ceremony, procession and an exciting lineup of dance and musical performances. The blessing and libation ceremony are designed to invoke a healing and reflection process in the community. The procession through the streets symbolizes the people's power and capacity to take ownership over their community, address challenges and create change.

Save the date for this year’s event on June 29th, 2025

The Festival of the Masks Kickoff will be on
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025

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