The Day of the Dead is just around the corner, and Mexico City will host various events during that time, including the first Xolo dog festival in the Historic Center. The event will last nearly a week.
Throughout the event, there will be activities related to music, science, art, and history. Various agencies and museums in Mexico City will participate.
When will the Xoloitzcuintle festival take place in Mexico City’s Historic Center?
Through its official accounts, the Secretariat for Indigenous Peoples, Neighborhoods, and Resident Indigenous Communities of Mexico City announced that in 2026, the first Xoloitzcuintle Dog Festival will be held in the Historic Center.
Activities will take place from October 26 to November 1. The venues and full schedule for this festival will be announced at a later date. We’ll bring you all the details right here.
Parades and Everything Else Happening on the Day of the Dead in Mexico City
Many Day of the Dead 2026 events have already been confirmed. As for parades, there will be at least three: the parade of monumental alebrijes will take place on October 17 at 12:00 p.m. It will go from the Zócalo to Reforma Avenue.
Later, we’ll see the Mega Procession of the Catrinas on October 25 at 6:00 p.m., while the Day of the Dead parade will take place on Saturday, October 31. If you’re wondering about the Zombie Walk, let us tell you that a date hasn’t been set yet, but details will be announced soon.
In addition, the nighttime bike ride will take place on October 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. You can view all the confirmed events for this season here.
