Do you already know where to see the Day of the Dead Parade 2024 in CDMX? Don’t worry, here we bring you some unmissable places, either for its good view or for the extra activities that will be around. It is important to mention that this will be one of the last events of the season, so we are going to close with a flourish.
The Day of the Dead 2024 parade will start at 14:00 at Puerta de los Leones in Chapultepec and will continue along Paseo de la Reforma until it reaches Juarez Avenue. Finally it will go to 5 de Mayo and arrive at the Zócalo of Mexico City.
More than 5,800 people will participate, divided into 37 thematic contingents. You will have the opportunity to see floats, one of which is dedicated to David Alfaro Siqueiros, another to Rosario Castellanos and another to Lucha Reyes.
In fact, you will also see a giant ajolote. These are the best places to see the Day of the Dead Parade 2024.
1. Puerta de los Leones, Chapultepec
This is undoubtedly one of the best places to see the parade, as the route starts at this point. You will have the opportunity to see this event and all the floats before anyone else.
2. Paseo de la Reforma
One of the advantages of seeing the Day of the Dead parade in Reforma is that there is more space to enjoy it; besides, this year there will be a lot to see. You can take the opportunity to enjoy the monumental alebrijes between the Angel de la Independencia and Calle de Lieja.
In Reforma you will also find the Cempasúchil Flower Festival, where they sell this type of flowers, as well as pots, candies and various plants.
3. Central Alameda
The parade will also pass by Juárez Avenue, right in front of the Alameda Central. You will get amazing pictures with the Palacio de Bellas Artes in the background. The street is quite wide so you will be able to see perfectly the floats, the contingents and each one of the attractions.
4. Zócalo of the CDMX
The parade will end at the Plaza de la Constitución, after passing through 5 de Mayo Avenue. It will be a very special closing because in the same area you will enjoy the monumental offering and the decorative lighting. It is a perfect scene to close the Day of the Dead season.
In fact, Sunday November 3 is the last day to visit the Festival de Ofrendas y Arreglos Florales del Centro Histórico, so you can take advantage of the day and take a tour of the event.
5. A terrace
The parade will have an extension of 8 kilometers. Along the route there are several incredible terraces from which you will see everything while enjoying delicious food. Here are some options.