Hurry up and get your costume! The Day of the Dead night ride in Mexico City is officially confirmed. It will take place next Saturday, October 24. It’s a free event suitable for all ages.
The Mexico City government announced the date of this event on its social media channels. It was specified that the Day of the Dead Night Ride will take place toward the end of October 2026.
Everything about the 2026 Day of the Dead Night Ride in Mexico City
As we mentioned, this nighttime ride in Mexico City will take place on the night of Saturday, October 24. You can participate between 6:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. on your bike, roller skates, skateboard, or on foot. The idea is to enjoy the nighttime atmosphere in Mexico City.
After several adjustments, it was announced that this year’s route will be 26 km long. It will start at the Fuente de Petróleos fountain on Paseo de la Reforma and will have two end points: the Glorieta de Cuitláhuac and Mexico City’s Historic Center (near 5 de Febrero and Izazaga).
Is everyone ready for the 2026 Day of the Dead night bike ride? Here’s the route. There will be a costume contest and a fitness dance at the Glorieta del Ahuehuete.
What other Day of the Dead events will we have in Mexico City?
The Day of the Dead is just around the corner, and many of the events that characterize this time of year already have set dates, starting with the Day of the Dead parade, which will take place on Saturday, October 31.
And that’s not all. On Sunday, October 25, we’ll see the Mega Procession of the Catrinas, which will depart from the Angel of Independence to the Zócalo at 6:00 p.m. sharp. This is just a taste of everything that Day of the Dead has to offer; here are some more must-see events.
