LOS ANGELES– Día de los Muertos is almost here, and Localish is celebrating by looking at the traditions that make the day so special.

You’ll see some of the many reasons why the holiday called “Day of the Dead” in English is so emotional and yet so festive.

From designing the altar to perfecting the Calavera or skull make-up and even going to the bakery to find the right bread, it’s all about honoring your loved ones.

“We celebrate death because without death there is no life,” said Rolando Nichols, one of the founders of the annual Día de los Muertos Parade in Long Beach, California.

“This isn’t just a Mexican celebration. It transcends borders, religions, ethnicities, and I think that’s part of the beauty of it,” he said.

In the new special “The Local Celebrates Día de los Muertos,” you’ll see how the holiday is growing in popularity, from local festivals to movies to malls to Major League Baseball stadiums to the Disneyland Resort.

You’ll also see how the holiday inspires artists and designers to create truly remarkable works of art.

Watch the entire “Local Celebrates Día de los Muertos” special in the video above.