The route and schedule for the grand 2026 Day of the Dead Parade in Mexico City have now been confirmed. Get ready to celebrate this occasion in style with floats, music, and plenty of color.
All the details have now been announced for this Day of the Dead parade in Mexico City, which has been held annually since 2016. This year, it will begin at the Diana Cazadora monument on Paseo de la Reforma.
Schedule for the 2026 Day of the Dead Parade in Mexico City
The parade will take place on Saturday, October 31, at 2:00 p.m. sharp. It will begin near the Diana Cazadora monument on Paseo de la Reforma and end at the Zócalo.
Although no further details have been revealed about what we’ll see this year, organizers have announced that there will be music, floats, and dances. Admission is free, but it’s usually very crowded, so we recommend planning your trip to the parade in advance to secure a good spot.
What other parades will there be in Mexico City for the Day of the Dead?
In addition to this major parade, there will be others you won’t want to miss. On October 17, we’ll see the parade of monumental alebrijes, while the Zombie March will take place on Sunday, October 18.
Finally, on Sunday, October 25, we’ll have the Mega Procession of Catrinas, which will depart at 6:00 p.m. from the Angel of Independence to the Zócalo in Mexico City. Which one are you going to check out? Here are more Day of the Dead events in Mexico City.
