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Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade draws more than 4,000 participants
More than 4,000 people joined Mexico City’s Day of the Dead parade on Saturday, October 31.
The event’s 10th edition featured 12 floats, two giant balloons, music groups, dancers and parade contingents.
The route ran along Paseo de la Reforma toward the Historic Center, ending at the city’s Zócalo.
The parade celebrates Mexican traditions associated with the Day of the Dead, with costumes, skull makeup and marigold flowers among its familiar sights.
This year’s tributes honored Juan Gabriel, Juan Rulfo, Nellie Campobello and Emilio “El Indio” Fernández, alongside displays inspired by regional traditions and popular culture.
The parade brought a large public celebration of Mexican culture to the capital’s streets; no further plans were stated.
More than 4,000 people took part in Mexico City’s 2026 Day of the Dead parade.
The event was held on Saturday, October 31, in its 10th edition.
The parade included 12 floats and two giant balloons, as well as musical groups, dancers and other participants.
It traveled along Paseo de la Reforma toward the Historic Center, ending at the Zócalo.
The event featured tributes to Juan Gabriel, Juan Rulfo, Nellie Campobello and Emilio “El Indio” Fernández.
- Who
- More than 4,000 participants, including dancers, musicians and parade groups.
- What
- Mexico City held its 10th annual Day of the Dead parade, featuring floats, giant balloons and tributes.
- When
- Saturday, October 31, 2026. The parade was scheduled to start at 14:00.
- Where
- Along Paseo de la Reforma toward the Historic Center, ending at the Zócalo in Mexico City.
- Why
- To pay tribute to Mexican traditions.
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The 10th Day of the Dead parade took place in Mexico City.
The parade was scheduled to begin its route along Paseo de la Reforma toward the Zócalo.
- Participants
- More than 4,000
- Edition
- 10th
- Floats
- 12
- Giant balloons
- 2
- Route
- Paseo de la Reforma to the Zócalo, via the Historic Center
- Tribute subjects
- Juan Gabriel, Juan Rulfo, Nellie Campobello and Emilio “El Indio” Fernández