USA, Blessing of animals before Easter on Olvera Street in Los Angeles with Archbishop Jose Gomez

Apr 4, 2026

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April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: People and their pets line up in Olvera Street in Los Angeles to receive a blessing from Archbishop JOSE GOMEZ in a Catholic tradition that celebrates St. Francis of Assisi s love of animals. This centuries-old tradition, usually held the Saturday before Easter, has been a part of Olvera Street s history since 1930. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh234 20260404_zsp_h234_013 Copyright: xMarkxEdwardxHarrisx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: People and their pets line up in Olvera Street in Los Angeles to receive a blessing from Archbishop Jose Gomez in a Catholic tradition that celebrates St. Francis of Assisi s love of animals. Among them is this dog named Missy. This centuries-old tradition, usually held the Saturday before Easter, has been a part of Olvera Street s history since 1930. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh234 20260404_zsp_h234_002 Copyright: xMarkxEdwardxHarrisx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Archbishop JOSE GOMEZ blesses people and animals as they walk by the stage during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_021 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: A small dog in a carriage during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_017 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: A woman holds her dog wearing a Catholic costume during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_014 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: A small dog sits in remote control car while waiting in line to be blessed by Acrhbishop JOSE GOMEZ during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_012 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: People gather and take photographs of a small dog in a remote controlled car during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_007 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: A man smiles with his iguana after being blessed during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_003 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Archbishop JOSE GOMEZ (center) walks towards the stage during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_002 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: A parrot sits on its owners hand during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_001 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: People and their pets line up in Olvera Street in Los Angeles to receive a blessing from Archbishop Jose Gomez in a Catholic tradition that celebrates St. Francis of AssisiÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s love of animals. This centuries-old tradition, usually held the Saturday before Easter, has been a part of Olvera StreetÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s history since 1930. Some people and there animals dress up. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh234 20260404_zsp_h234_012 Copyright: xMarkxEdwardxHarrisx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: People and their pets line up in Olvera Street in Los Angeles to receive a blessing from Archbishop Jose Gomez in a Catholic tradition that celebrates St. Francis of AssisiÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s love of animals. This centuries-old tradition, usually held the Saturday before Easter, has been a part of Olvera StreetÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s history since 1930. Some people and there animals dress up, in this case, as Aztecs. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh234 20260404_zsp_h234_011 Copyright: xMarkxEdwardxHarrisx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: People and their pets line up in Olvera Street in Los Angeles to receive a blessing from Archbishop Jose Gomez in a Catholic tradition that celebrates St. Francis of AssisiÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s love of animals. Among them is this dog named Missy. This centuries-old tradition, usually held the Saturday before Easter, has been a part of Olvera StreetÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s history since 1930. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh234 20260404_zsp_h234_010 Copyright: xMarkxEdwardxHarrisx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: People and their pets line up in Olvera Street in Los Angeles to receive a blessing from Archbishop Jose Gomez in a Catholic tradition that celebrates St. Francis of AssisiÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s love of animals. This centuries-old tradition, usually held the Saturday before Easter, has been a part of Olvera StreetÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s history since 1930. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh234 20260404_zsp_h234_007 Copyright: xMarkxEdwardxHarrisx
April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: People and their pets line up in Olvera Street in Los Angeles to receive a blessing from Archbishop Jose Gomez in a Catholic tradition that celebrates St. Francis of AssisiÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s love of animals. This centuries-old tradition, usually held the Saturday before Easter, has been a part of Olvera StreetÃ¢â‚¬â ¢s history since 1930. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh234 20260404_zsp_h234_003 Copyright: xMarkxEdwardxHarrisx

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April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: A small dog in a carriage during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_017 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx

April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: A woman holds her dog wearing a Catholic costume during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_014 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx

April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: A man smiles with his iguana after being blessed during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_003 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx

April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: Archbishop JOSE GOMEZ (center) walks towards the stage during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_002 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx

April 4, 2026, Los Angeles, California, USA: A parrot sits on its owners hand during the yearly Blessing of the Animals at Olvera Street on Saturday, April 4, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles USA - ZUMAh206 20260404_znp_h206_001 Copyright: xBenjaminxHansonx