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31 OCT

Mexico City Day of the Dead Parade

Ciudad de México, CDMXCity

The 10th edition of the biggest Day of the Dead parade: over 4,000 performers, floats, giant balloons and dance troupes along Paseo de la Reforma to the Zócalo.

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Important Note

It's free. The F1 Grand Prix is the same weekend: book lodging early and get around by Metro.

Important:Dates and programs can change. Verify on the official town site before traveling.

History and Origin

The parade began in 2016, inspired by the opening sequence of the James Bond film «Spectre», shot in the Historic Center. It has since become a city tradition that draws hundreds of thousands of spectators with giant catrinas, music and tributes to Mexican cultural icons.

WHAT YOU WILL FIND

Watch the parade: Saturday, October 31 at 2 pm, from the Diana Cazadora to the Zócalo
Visit the Mega Ofrenda in the Zócalo
See the monumental alebrijes displayed on Reforma until November 8
End the day at the altars of Coyoacán or San Ángel

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