Blessing of the Animals

an Olvera Street animal procession with flocks from Zorthian Ranch

Saturday, April 19, 2025 - 12:00pm

 

Blessing of the Animals

Saturday, April 19th, 2025

12:00pm - 5:00pm

Blessing from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

**Olvera Street & El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument**

125 Paseo de la Plz, Los Angeles, CA 90012

 

Since 1930, Olvera Street has held an animal procession leading animals of all sizes to be blessed by the Archbishop. Though deeply rooted in Catholic tradion, all humans and animals are encouraged to attend and welcome to be blessed. Zorthian Ranch has been leading their flock of farm animals and pets to the procession for the past 70-odd years. The Velaslavasay Panorama joins in this tradition, decorating and adorning Zorthian Ranch animals for the procession.

The line to receive a blessing begins at 1:00 p.m. and will be in front of the Pico House - please follow signs & instructions from event staff. More info is available on the Olvera Street website.

Consider donating to Zorthian Ranch to help support their mission after the Eaton Canyon Fire on January 8, 2025.