by Key News Network

Mayor Garcetti Joins Archbishop Gomez in Return of Blessing of the Animals

Johnathan Martin / KNN

Los Angeles, CA: After two years of absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the annual pre-Easter Blessing of the Animals made its return on Saturday afternoon, Apr. 16, in La Placita Olvera in Downtown Los Angeles where many Angelenos with their beloved pets joined Mayor Eric Garcetti and Archbishop José H. Gomez who presided over the ceremony.

Archbishop Gomez presided over the annual pre-Easter Blessing of the Animals on Olvera Street in Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon. Johnathan Martin / KNN
Beautiful traditional costumes were also part of the ceremony. Johnathan Martin / KNN
Angelenos with their beloved pets of all sizes paraded past the Archbishop for their blessing. Johnathan Martin / KNN
The ceremony was a joyous occasion for pets and their humans. Johnathan Martin / KNN