Mexico City is preparing its traditional catrina parade for this yearone of the most colorful and symbolic expressions of the period of activities for the Day of the Dead, marches full of art, popular tradition and costumes that pay tribute to the iconic figure of the Catrina will take over emblematic streets, calling on capital residents and visitors to pay tribute to the memory with joy.
In 2025, the event becomes more relevant, as a record participation and a greater deployment of specialized contingents is expected.. The authorities and organizers confirm that the traditional route will be maintained, making the experience accessible and enjoyable for the general public.
Route, time and key details
The parade will take place on Sunday, October 26, 2025the concentration and departure will take place in the Ángel de la Independencia area, on Paseo de la Reforma, and will advance along Avenida Juárez, Eje Central and Calle 5 de Mayo, to end at the Zócalo plateau in Mexico City.
According to the information issued by the organizers, from 08:00 in the morning, the entire team of the Mega Procession of the Catrinas will be in the surroundings of the Angel of Independence to “encatrinate” those who wish to participate, The procession will begin at 6:00 p.m. and they plan to arrive at the Zócalo square at 8:30 p.m. It is estimated that this edition will have at least 29 contingents, including groups of luminous catrinas, cyclists, rollers and even pets, which expands participation and turns the parade into an inclusive and festive event.
It is recommended to attend in advance, locate yourself along the route from the Ángel de la Independencia to the Zócalo, and look for points of better visibility in the sections of Reforma or Juárez.
In case you cannot attend in person to enjoy the parade, the organizers mentioned that They will also do a live broadcast via Facebook.
The Mega Procession of the Catrinas was born in 2014 as a citizen initiative to enhance the tradition of the Day of the Dead compared to other more globalized celebrationsand has evolved to become one of the most representative anniversaries of the capital. According to the organization, the objective of this tour was to create a unique experience that honored Catrina, one of the most iconic characters in Mexican culture and the Day of the Dead.
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