Alebrijes were born from the feverish hallucinations of cardboard artisan Pedro Linares, who in 1936 dreamed of fantastic, brightly colored creatures that shouted over and over again: “alebrijes, alebrijes!”
Once recovered, he gave shape to his dreams in such an original way that these beings with horns, wings, tails and multicolored fangs have become a symbol of Mexican popular culture, recognized worldwide.
This Saturday, as since 2007, the artisan’s hallucinations will take on colossal proportions with the Alebrijes Parade, organized by the Museum of Popular Art. To avoid setbacks—and not have nightmares about the alebrijes—it is advisable to be aware of the route, schedule and road closures of the event.
The tour will begin at 12:00 p.m. in the Zócalo. It will continue along 5 de Mayo streets, Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, avenue Juarez and Paseo de la Reforma, until you reach the column of the Angel of Independence.
During the event, the intersections with Isabel la Católica, Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas, Revillagigedo, Eje 1 Poniente Bucareli and Insurgentes streets will also be closed.
As road alternative To the south of the Center to move from east to west (and vice versa), you can use Chapultepec Avenue and Izazaga Street.
To travel from north to south, you can use Eje 1 Oriente Circunvalación; and to go from west to east, Axis 1 North López Rayón.
For transfers to the west, or from north to south and vice versa, it is recommended to use the Interior Circuit.
More than 200 creatures are expected to be part of the parade and contest.
Besides, From today until Sunday, November 9, there will be a public exhibition on Paseo de la Reforma, in the section between the Angel of Independence and the Stela of Light.