Holidays Observed

Dia da Brujas, Día de los Muertos

Location

19°26′N 

99°8′W

Key Points / Halloween Connection

- Host of the largest Día de los Muertos celebrations in Mexico

Brief Bio

In Mexico City, Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a festive holiday from late October to early November that honors deceased loved ones through colorful celebrations like large parades, public altars, and visits to cemeteries. Key events include a grand parade on Paseo de la Reforma, a massive altar (Mega Ofrenda) in the Zócalo, and special boat rides in Xochimilco.