More than a million people celebrate the Day of the Dead with the traditional parade in Mexico

Published at: 02/11/2026 09:30 AM

One and a half million people gathered in Mexico City to commemorate the Day of the Dead, with the tenth edition of its traditional parade, a cultural and identity event with deep roots in the Aztec nation. The event filled the capital's main thoroughfares with color, music and popular traditions in honor of departed loved ones.

The festival included an impressive six-kilometer route, consisting of colorful themed floats, artistic troupes and allegorical performances. During the day, local citizens and international visitors accompanied the contingents' journey, consolidating this anniversary as one of the most emblematic cultural expressions in Latin America.

Local authorities highlighted the massive community participation and civic behavior that characterized the development of the institutional and popular celebration.

Mazo News Team